Characteristics Of Underrepresented Self-Employed Groups

Abstract

This paper covers concerns of self-employed individuals by looking at specific issues that are related to underrepresented sectors in the study area: women, racial minorities of both genders, and women in racial minority groups.  It is necessary to focus on these areas due to their under-representation in thinly research areas, with not many empirical issues or statistical findings being addressed in these areas. This paper is mainly theoretical, and answers two critical questions: (1) What are the distinct characteristics of underrepresented self-employed groups compared to the dominant group—white males? (2) What are the key explanations and reasons for these groups having such characteristics? Trends in self-employment over the last six decades are examined, as well as the distinct characteristics of self-employed women, minorities, and minority women.