This book explores the multifaceted role of gender in contemporary society, focusing on its influence across art and cultural expression, entrepreneurial practices, and sustainability strategies. Based on contributions presented at the 10th Ipazia Workshop, the volume examines how art and culture serve as powerful tools for social inclusion, how gender dynamics shape innovation and entrepreneurship within the Made in Italy industries, and how emerging sustainability policies reflect a growing commitment to gender equality.

Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the book investigates both conceptual frameworks and empirical evidence, addressing the challenges and opportunities that gender issues present in creative, economic, and reporting practices. The content is organized into three main sections: gender and inclusion in art and culture; gender dynamics in entrepreneurship and innovation; and gender equality in sustainability and disclosure.

This volume is intended for academics, researchers, and graduate students in gender studies, cultural studies, sustainability, and business innovation. It also appeals to policymakers, entrepreneurs, and cultural professionals seeking to understand the intersection of gender with creativity, economic development, and sustainable practices.

Explores gender's impact on art, culture, and social inclusion through multidisciplinary insights Reveals how gender shapes innovation in Made in Italy industries and entrepreneurship Links gender equality to sustainability and transparency in modern policy and reporting

Autorentext

Paola Paoloni is Full Professor in Business Administration and Head of the Department of Law and Economics of the Enterprise of the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). She teaches Business Administration and Strategy for Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Her research topics include general management, gender issues, intellectual capital, knowledge management, female entrepreneurship. She is member of AIDEA (Accademia Italiana di Economia Aziendale) and SIDREA (Società Italiana dei Docenti di Ragioneria e di Economia Aziendale). She is the Scientific Director of “Ipazia” - Scientific Observatory on Gender Research (www.ipaziaobservatory.com).

Inhalt

Part I: Art, Culture and Inclusion in the Gender Domain.- Chapter 1. Bridging the Gender Gap in the Contemporary Art Market.- Chapter 2. The State-Of-The-Art of Research Female Entrepreneurship in Cultural and Creative Industries: A Literature Analysis.- Chapter 3. Measuring the Impact of Culture on Female Empowerment: Analysis of a Case Study.- Chapter 4. Bridging the Digital Gender Gap: Women's Empowerment, Inclusive Governance and ESG Performance in Made in Italy Firms.- Chapter 5. Gender-Sensitive Accountability in the Italian Cultural Content Industry: A Research Agenda.- Chapter 6. Gender Equality Perspectives at the Intersection of Made in Italy, Fashion and Culture: A Text Mining Approach Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation.- Chapter 7. Inclusion and Equality in NRRP Funding for Cultural Initiatives.- Chapter 8. CBDCs. A Pathway to Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment.- Part II: Gender Issues Within Entrepreneurial, Innovation and Made-in Context.- Chapter 9. Gender Equality and Industrial Districts: Funding Opportunities for Creative SMEs in the Digital Era.- Chapter 10. Female Innovative Start-Ups in Creative Industries: The Case of Italy.- Chapter 11. Immigrant Entrepreneurship in the Made in Italy Agri-Food Sector.- Chapter 12. Financing Opportunities for Women's Entrepreneurship: A Scoping Review.- Chapter 13. Female Role in the Innovation of Made in Italy Fashion Industry.- Chapter 14. Made in Italy and Gender Inclusion: The Gucci Case, a Model of Excellence and Female Empowerment.- Chapter 15. Gender Diversity Between Opportunities and Barriers in Made in Italy: A Multiple Case Study.- Chapter 16. Promoting Female Entrepreneurship in the Cultural Sector: A Comparative Analysis of Public Funding in Lazio and Andalusia.- Chapter 17. The Art Market and Auction Houses. A Study Throughout the Gender Lens.- Part III: Sustainability and Disclosure for Gender Equality.- Chapter 18. Integrating Gender Diversity in Well-Being Policies: A Review of the Institutional Literature.- Chapter 19. From Compliance to Performance: The Impact of Gender Strategies on Economic Outcomes in Knowledge-Intensive Organizations (KIOs).- Chapter 20. Technological Innovation, Sustainability, and the Enhancement of Made in Italy: A Literature Review.- Chapter 21. The Role of Gender Diversity in Sustainability Strategies: An Analysis of Italian Companies.- Chapter 22. Female Leadership and Value Creation in a Cultural Institution.- Chapter 23. Gender Diversity and Corporate Sustainability in Made in Italy Industries: Insights From a Comparative Analysis With FTSE D&I Index Companies.