Figure 6
Conceptual framework. Source: Created by authors Refer to the image caption for details.The figure contains five color-coded boxes connected by arrows. The first box on the left is titled “Constraining factors” and lists: “Androcentric society,” “Gendered mother role,” “Motherhood penalty,” “Gender oppression by men,” “Family responsibility of women,” and “Lack of resources.” The second box at the top center is titled “Motivating factors” and lists: “Male support,” “Knowledge and skill,” “Identity,” and “Skill enhancement.” A downward arrow from this box points to the third box at the bottom center labeled “Dental entrepreneurship among women.” A right-pointing arrow also connects the first text box on the left to the third text box. A double-headed arrow connects the third text box to the fourth text box, positioned at the top right. The fourth box is titled “Distinguished attributes of women dentists” and lists: “Altruistic approach” and “Sensitivity.” Finally, a right-pointing arrow connects the third text box to the fifth text box. The fifth box, positioned on the bottom right, lists: “Gender norm transformation,” “Social identity,” and “Economic growth.”

Conceptual framework. Source: Created by authors

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