Women's employment faces challenges in Latin America

Significance Latin America is experiencing rapid population ageing, impacting the working-age population. Women outside the labour force represent a key potential source of the productivity gains needed to help the region emerge from a pattern of sluggish economic growth. Impacts Proponents argue that reduced economic dependency on men could help to reduce domestic violence and femicide. Demands on urban transport systems would rise as more women commute to and from work and childcare or social care facilities. Educational attainment for girls would likely improve with an increased expectation that they are preparing for the world of work.