National analysis examines how race, gender, and parental role models shape entrepreneurial perceptions in adolescents, suggesting societal influences matter.
Key Points
This research aims to explore how race, gender, and parental role models influence Ecuadorian adolescents' views on entrepreneurship.
Utilized a national data set focusing on Ecuadorian adolescents
Analyzed the impact of race/ethnicity, gender, and parental role models on entrepreneurship perceptions
Findings indicate that entrepreneurial perceptions are shaped more by social positioning and family entrepreneurial exposure than by gender alone.
Social inequalities significantly affect how entrepreneurial opportunities are perceived among adolescents.