The Economics of Gender in Mexico - Work, Family, State and Market (Paperback)

Mexico is experiencing significant demographic, social, and economic changes, and the distinct roles of women and men in the Mexican economy are changing as well. In both urban and rural areas, large numbers of young Mexican women are entering the labor force, and as girls' education reaches parity with boys, this trend will intensify. However, women continue to face special constraints on their economic activities which are largely related to their household roles and responsibilities. Macroeconomic change affects Mexican men, who must deal with shifting labor market opportunities and government policies. 'The Economics of Gender in Mexico' examines gender differences in the Mexican economy, with a specific focus on labor markets. Gender differences are reviewed over the course of a life cycle, beginning with education and child labor, and on through adult urban and rural labor force participation. This book also considers the situation of the elderly women and men in Mexico. Each chapter uses different data sources and analytical methodologies but the volume in its entirety is guided by a gender perspective that looks at the situation of both men and women as distinct groups and in relationship to one another. The chapters contain detailed quantitative analysis drawing on national labor force statistics, specialized regional household surveys, and firm-level data. This volume is based on the commissioning of a series of technical papers by the World Bank, in collaboration with several Mexican government agencies.

General

Imprint:	World Bank Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Directions in Development
Release date:	May 2001
First published:	May 2001
Authors:	World Bank
Volume editors:	Elizabeth G. Katz • Maria C. Correia
Dimensions:	231 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-8213-4886-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic theory & philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Labour economics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8213-4886-8
Barcode:	9780821348864

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