Gender Differences in the Perceptions of Entrepreneurship Hindrances: A Case of Vocational Education Students in Zimbabwe

摘要: Abstract: Despite the compelling evidence on capacity of gender biases rooted in subjective beliefs and assumptions to shape recognition evaluation business opportunities, there is limited research whether females males resilient, economically troubled economies such as Zimbabwe conceive entrepreneurial constraints differently or similar ways. In view literature that highlights some marked variations perceived feasibility desirability participating ventures, current study explored femalestudents at Zimbabwean vocational education institutions would be more inclined perceive barriers than their male counterparts. A total 365 students identified through simple random sampling were invited participate study. On completion survey, 160 questionnaires successfully completed, presenting a response rate 43.8%.The findings reveal no significant differences between female perceptions entrepreneurship support, regulatory socio-cultural barriers. However, had stronger financial while personal The implication these Government should institute implement parity-based measures ensure prospective entrepreneurs’ transformative reflection venture creation, inclusive access participation activities.Keywords: Gender differences, barriers, students,