1st Edition
Irish Female Entrepreneurship A History of Female Business Ownership, 1922–1972
By Thérèse Moylan
Copyright 2027
134 Pages
by
Routledge
This book demonstrates that women proactively established and ran businesses in Ireland in the early to mid-20th century. Their motivations were varied and they were not a homogeneous group. They operated in all sectors but were concentrated in retailing, the hospitality sector and textile and clothing manufacturing. They were proactive agents in starting and developing businesses. This book gives... Read more
Chapter 1: Context – Irish Women as Business owners
Chapter 2 The Research Approach
Chapter 3 The lived experience – starting and running a business
Chapter 4 Negotiating Public and Private Spheres
Chapter 5 Conclusions
Biography
Thérèse Moylan is a researcher, educator and former Head of the Entrepreneurship Department at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology, Ireland.
