In Latin America, Afro-descendant youth continue to face racial inequality. This reflects as significant challenges in accessing and completing education, driven by historical and structural inequalities that date back to the colonial era. From low completion rates in primary and secondary school to high dropout rates and limited representation in higher education, these … [Read more...] about Racial Inequality in Education: Challenges and Pathways for Afro-descendant Youth in Latin America
Girls Cook While Boys Play: How Gender Norms Determine Caregiving Labor Inequality Since Childhood
The health crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated a notable inequality within households. Women invest significantly more time in caregiving activities than men. And, this shows particularly in childcare. However, the disparity in the division of domestic tasks was already substantial even before the pandemic. The reality is that women have been dedicating … [Read more...] about Girls Cook While Boys Play: How Gender Norms Determine Caregiving Labor Inequality Since Childhood
Green and digital: Two big trends that will change the labor market for women
The acceleration of technologies and climate change related challenges have significantly changed the way we live, and the labor market is not staying behind. How can we leverage on these changes to promote more and better work for women? At the recent Regional Policy Dialogue “Accelerating digital and green talent for 21st century women” organized by the IDB, we sought to … [Read more...] about Green and digital: Two big trends that will change the labor market for women