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The Construction of a Professional Identity of a Female Entrepreneur

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The construction of professional identity of an entrepreneur involves many factors. In this chapter, the case study of a Chinese female immigrant entrepreneur in Sweden illustrates the complexity of professional identity which intertwines with the gender identity and the cultural identity in all levels from personal, professional and socio-cultural. The methods of participant observation and discourse analysis are used. The results reflect the impacts of gender and culture factors in the construction and communication of professional identity, which can contribute to the integration process of Chinese immigrants in Sweden.

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    Qiuhong Boers & Börje Boers

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Boers, Q., Boers, B. (2018). The Construction of a Professional Identity of a Female Entrepreneur. In: Ratten, V., Braga, V., Marques, C. (eds) Knowledge, Learning and Innovation . Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59282-4_8

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