A Bibliometric Exploration for Resource Accessibility and its Impact on Women’s Social Entrepreneurship

Abstract

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of global research on Women’s Social Entrepreneurship with a focus on the role of resource accessibility in enhancing sustainability and impact. By analyzing peer-reviewed articles published between 2014 and 2024, the research explores trends, collaborative networks, and thematic developments using bibliometric tools such as VOS viewer. The findings highlight a steady increase in scholarly interest, with emerging themes centered around empowerment, social capital, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. India, the USA, and the UK emerge as prominent contributors, while collaborative networks reveal strong academic ties among developed and developing nations. The study identifies three dominant thematic clusters: (1) entrepreneurial ecosystem and policy support, (2) women empowerment and social capital, and (3) sustainable resource management. The analysis also underscores significant gaps in research from low-income and rural contexts, particularly concerning technological accessibility and policy impact. This study contributes to the literature by mapping the intellectual landscape of Women’s Social Entrepreneurship and identifying priority areas for future research. It emphasizes the need for inclusive policy frameworks and grassroot-level innovations to strengthen women’s roles as agents of sustainable change. The findings offer actionable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers focused on gender-inclusive entrepreneurship and social innovation.