Women's employment and pay in Latin America : overview and methodology /

Women ' s role in economic development can be examined from many different angles, including feminist, anthropological, sociological, economic, and legislative perspectives. This study employs an economic perspective and focuses on how women behave and are treated in the work force in a number...

• Main Author: Psacharopoulos, George, 1937- (autor)
• Corporate Author: Banco Mundial
• Other Authors: Tzannatos, Zafiris
• Format: Book
• Published: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, 1992
• Series: World Bank regional and sectoral studies
• Subjects: EMPLEO FEMENINO; TRABAJADORAS; SALARIOS; ESTADISTICAS DEL TRABAJO; AMERICA LATINA; TRABAJO DE LA MUJER; MANO DE OBRA FEMENINA; REMUNERACION; SUELDOS

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction and summary
• 2. Trends and patterns in female labor force participation 1950-1985
• 3. The industrial and occupational distribution of female employment
• 4. Potential gains from the elimination of labor market differentials
• 5. Gender differences in the labor market: analytical issues
• 6. Summary of empirical findings and implications
• References.