Gendered Stereotypes and Female Entrepreneurship in Southern Europe, 1700-1900

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Focusing on under-researched areas, this work delves into women's economic contributions in Greece, Italy, France, Ottoman Macedonia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Polly Thanailaki examines female economic agency and its interplay with family finances and national economies within a transnational context. The study utilizes original sources like archives and newspapers, alongside secondary literature, to explore the intersection of gender, economy, and society, enriching the fields of gender studies, economic history, and social history.