Women entrepreneurs are indeed a formidable force of economic growth and social change, though we still often question the "how" and "why." For the readers who seek to understand the spectrum of gender influences in the context of entrepreneurship, Understanding Women Entrepreneurship in a Gendered Context: Influences and Restraints widens the contextual focus of women’s entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship research by providing powerful insights into the influences and restraints within a diverse set of gendered contexts including social, political, institutional, religious, patriarchal, cultural, family, and economic, in which female entrepreneurs around the world operate their businesses. From recognition of a 7th century businesswoman in Mecca to the construction of a gendered scientific Business Model Canvas, the collection of studies will inspire readers to think differently about theory, patriarchy, trade systems, adoption or transformation, and strategies to create inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. In doing so, the contributing authors demonstrate not only the importance of studying the contexts in how they shape women’s entrepreneurial activities, but also how female entrepreneurs through their endeavours modify these contexts. This book will be of great value to scholars, students, and researchers interested in Women Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Eco System, Gender Hierarchy and the transition to Gender Equality. It was originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.