Hello loebandco-ga:
It was a pleasure to answer your question. The first part of my answer
deals with the increase and trends in the women owned start-ups. I
have compiled reports of studies conducted by the official authorities
detailing the increase in number of women start-ups in the recent
years. You will find the links to the study followed by one or more
major points of the discussion.
In order to draw any conclusions for the second part of your question,
I have gathered the latest data from the US census bureau highlighting
the fact that indeed more and more women are entering the workforce
rather than staying home. I have also provided links to the reports
from around the world that it is not only the case in America but also
around the world (News reports from UK, Japan and France).
Again, the links to the reports are first, followed by its major point
that is being addressed.
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REPORTS ON INCRESE IN START-UPS BY WOMEN
http://www.nfwbo.org/key.html
* Between 1997 and 2002, the Center estimates that the number of
privately-held 50% or more women-owned firms increased by 11%
nationwide, nearly twice the rate of all firms, employment increased
by 18%, and sales grew by 32%.
http://www.awib.org/content_frames/articles/womenstat.html
* Women-owned businesses make a tremendous contribution to the
economy. As of 1999, women-owned businesses number 9.1 million, a
42.2% increase over that in 1992.
* Women-owned firms now generate over $3.6 trillion in sales, a 132%
increase since 1992.
http://www.womens-equity.com/1Q_2002womenbusiness.html
* In a study released in December 2001, the Center for Women’s
Business Research in Washington, D.C. reported that the number of
women-owned businesses in the U.S. continues to grow at twice the rate
of all U.S. firms. Through an analysis of census data, the Center
estimates that the number of majority-owned, privately-held
women-owned firms will have grown by 14% (compared to 7% nationwide)
between 1997 and 2002.
http://www.onlinewbc.gov/docs/starting/new_stats.html
* Between 1987 and 1996, the number of women-owned firms has grown 78
percent.
* Employment by women-owned firms has increased by more than 100
percent from 1987-1992, compared to an increase of 38 percent in
employment by all firms.
* Employment growth in women-owned businesses exceeds the national
average in nearly every region of the country and in nearly every
major industry.
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2001/cb01-61.html
* The number of women-owned firms increased 16 percent between 1992
and 1997; almost triple the rate of 6 percent for all firms (excluding
publicly held corporations); their receipts, meanwhile, increased 33
percent, compared with a 24 percent increase for all firms.
http://www.womenscouncil.org/pdf/4.pdf
* Center for women’s business research has estimated that during 1997
and 2002, the privately held women businesses have increased by 14
percent.
http://www.womensbusinessresearch.org/Research/12-4-2001/12-4-2001.htm
* Between 1997 and 2002, the Center estimates that the number of
majority-owned, privately-held women-owned firms will have grown by
14% (compared to 7% nationwide) and will stand at 6.2 million in 2002.
* Sales generated by women-owned firms increased by 40% nationwide
during the period, nearing $1.15 trillion. These firms will employ
nearly 9.2 million workers in 2002, up 30% from 1997, which reflects a
growth rate that is one-and one-half times the national average.
http://www.csmonitor.com/atcsmonitor/specials/women/work/work060601.html
* Women are starting businesses at twice the rate of men, about half
in the service sector and 19 percent in the retail area.
http://www.unece.org/stats/documents/1998/04/gender/25.e.html
* The U.S. Census Bureau’s “1997 Survey of Women-Owned Business
Enterprises” shows that the growth in the number of women-owned firms,
employment, and revenues continues to exceed the rate of growth of all
businesses.
http://www.nfwbo.org/Research/4-4-2001/4-4-2001.htm
* Women owned business expand faster than the economy.
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MORE YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ARE WORKING
The report indicates the fact that there are more high school graduate
young women (16 to 24 years) who are employed rather than the women
who are not in the labor force.
Data indicates that 774000 high school graduate women (16 to 24) are
employed as against the 610000 who are not in the labor force.
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/hsgec.t01.htm
Also see:
ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/lf/aat2.txt
The table here indicated that more and more women are joining the work
force every year rather than opting to stay at home. See the
difference between 1971 and 2002 data.
Related Article: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2000/cb00-175.html
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SIMILAR TRENDS AROUND THE WORLD
http://money.guardian.co.uk/work/story/0,1456,946189,00.html
* Women choose brooding over breeding (UK)
http://search.bangkokpost.co.th/bkkpost/2002/nov2002/bp20021116/news/16Nov2002_opin27.html
* Too busy to have babies: Women choose careers (Japan)
http://mondediplo.com/1997/09/women
* More and more women are coming to the labor market rather than
staying at home (France)
http://www.aflcio.org/yourjobeconomy/women/factsaboutworkingwomen.cfm
* 54.3 percent of women without children younger than 18 were in the
labor force in 2000.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/parenting/04/16/waiting.for.baby/
* A controversial book which states that too many women in their 20
put their career’s first, figuring they can have babies later.
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I hope this will help. Please clarify if you are not satisfied.
Thanks for using Google Answers.
Sincerely,
Leader-ga. |
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