Gender-Based Performance Disparities In Entrepreneurship: An Integrative Review And Theoretical Synthesis

Success as an entrepreneur is essential to the growth of the world economy, yet gender inequality still prevents fair results. This study examines how male and female entrepreneurs perform differently in terms of finances, innovation, and resources by synthesizing secondary data. With a theoretical framework to contextualize findings, the study explores the behavioural and structural factors that contribute to entrepreneurial success, anchored in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and social role theory. An inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem is promoted through a discussion of policy and practical implications. In addition to examining themes including financial outcomes, innovative inclinations, resource access, and societal impacts, this research looks at how entrepreneurs perform differently based on their gender. This study identifies areas for further research and offers a comprehensive picture of gender-specific entrepreneurial performance by combining perspectives.