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Studying women's property rights in the 19th century can help uncover the missing inventors


The underrepresentation of disadvantaged groups, particularly women, in the innovation process and entrepreneurial activities is an ongoing issue across the globe. Despite making up 50 percent of the population, women consistently participate less than men in entrepreneurial activities and produce fewer innovations. In some societies, women still face significant barriers, such as lacking the legal rights to run businesses independently, own property, or even travel without their husbands' consent.


Ruveyda Nur Gozen

15 August 2024


United States Politics and Policy


https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2024/08/15/studying-womens-property-rights-in-the-19th-century-can-help-uncover-the-missing-inventors/

This work is published under POID and the CEP's Growth programme.