This paper points to the position of women in management and entrepreneurship in the world and the Republic of Croatia. Management and entrepreneurship have appeared throughout history in various forms, as discussed in the introductory part of this paper. In addition, the concept of management and its functions, as well as the notion of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial process, were discussed. Women have always been in subordination to men in the world of management and entrepreneurship. This paper deals with the characteristics of male and female managers and the characteristics of successful male and female entrepreneurs. Differences and similarities in leadership styles between men and women are shown. By comparing male and female entrepreneurs, the benefits and disadvantages of female entrepreneurs are visible. The research part of the paper consists of the current research on the representation of women in managerial positions in the world and the Republic of Croatia, as well as research on the representation of women in management and entrepreneurship. The research was conducted through a survey questionnaire. The results of the research have shown that women are under-represented in management and entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia and that it is desirable to equalize the ratio of women and men in management and entrepreneurship. Women have gone up and down in history for struggle for equality and rights, and despite subordination in management and entrepreneurship, there are examples of good practice of women's entrepreneurship. Oprah Winfrey and Bernarda Cecelja are examples of good practice of female entrepreneurship in the world and the Republic of Croatia.