The Economics of Gender Inequality in Latin America (Routledge Studies in Gender and Economics)

This book provides a comprehensive examination of gender disparities through theoretical, methodological, and empirical lenses.The theoretical foundations critique neoliberal feminism, emphasizing alternative frameworks such as the "Work on feminism of the 99%", which advocates redistributive justice and structural change. This book explores the impacts of cultural narratives like the "superwoman" ideal, revealing its role in perpetuating exploitation and gendered inequities.The labor market section analyzes persistent inequalities, such as women’s economic participation and wage gaps in Argentina, Mexico, and Chile.Quantitative methods, including sequence analysis and econometric modeling, identify factors like education, motherhood, and informality as key determinants of labor outcomes.In Mexico, the digital economy has both expanded opportunities and reinforced precarious work, exacerbating wage gaps, particularly in STEM fields. Chapters on care and unpaid labor focus on the pandem