Gender Based Comparative Analysis of Entrepreneurial Attributes Among Undergraduate Arts and Science Students in Self-Financed Colleges in Chennai

Abstract

This research paper studies gender-based differences in entrepreneurial attributes among undergraduate students in arts and science colleges in Chennai. Using
descriptive analysis and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), the study aims on key attributes of creativity and innovation, risk bearing, perseverance,
passion and managerial ability. 195 samples of data were collected through a structured questionnaire and was analysed using multivariate techniques. Moderate
effect size is recorded between male and female respondents at multivariate level (Pillai’s Trace = 0.081, p < 0.05), results point to statistically significant
difference. While creativity and innovativeness, perseverance, and managerial abilities show significant difference across genders, risk bearing shows no
significant variation. Through the findings it can be concluded that gender differences in entrepreneurial attributes are selective and not universal. This highlights
the need for inclusive policy and educational interventions to foster entrepreneurship.