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The methodology used is quantitative and based on a sample of 1114 observations. The obtained results suggest that women\u2019s perceived behavioral control does not have a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men\u2019s. Women\u2019s personal attitude has a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men\u2019s, as social norms, on the one hand, have a less direct positive impact on women\u2019s personal attitude when compared to men\u2019s, and, on the other hand, have a less direct positive impact on women\u2019s perceived behavioral control when compared to men\u2019s. Finally, it was also verified that social norms have a less positive indirect impact through personal attitude and perceived behavioral control on women\u2019s entrepreneurial intention when compared to men\u2019s. These findings contribute to enlighten the literature by strengthening the theoretical framework on women\u2019s entrepreneurial intention in peripheral regions. Regarding practical contributions, suggestions are addressed to public decision makers, universities, and civil society, to adopt practices to increase entrepreneurship in women. 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