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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
ISSN: 2633-304X
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With options for keeping centre-left, reformist President-elect Bernardo Arevalo from office now running out, the conservative government of President Alejandro Giammattei looks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283800
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GUATEMALA: Dismissal to shore-up Arevalo’s reputation
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286305
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A Constitutional Court ruling barring members of his Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement, Semilla) from holding congressional leadership positions will constrain the party’s room…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284734
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GUATEMALA: Arevalo faces prolonged challenges
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283938
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GUATEMALA: Arevalo faces a tough presidency
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284568
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GUATEMALA: Semilla suspension will exacerbate unrest
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283138
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Ilya Espino, Ana Hermeto and Luciana Luz
This paper aims to explore the relationship between gender occupational intensity and wages in the Northern Triangle of Central America using national surveys carried out in 2014.
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the relationship between gender occupational intensity and wages in the Northern Triangle of Central America using national surveys carried out in 2014.
Design/methodology/approach
A harmonized occupational classification at the -digit level is built with the objective of analyzing the occupational distribution across countries. Then, quantile regressions (QRs) are estimated to explore in detail which factors are affecting the wages of both females and males; in particular, this paper pays special attention to female occupational intensity (the share of females within each occupation).
Findings
The comparative analysis suggests that women are overrepresented in certain occupations, and they are much more likely to be working in part-time jobs than men in all countries. Furthermore, findings reveal that working in female-dominated occupations has a negative effect on wages along the distribution across countries. However, the effect of this variable is higher at the lower quantile of the distribution for women, especially in El Salvador and Honduras.
Originality/value
This paper first proposes a new typology of occupations, which allows a consistent and comparable analysis of the occupational structure. The results then provide a picture to address gender occupational intensity and its links with wages. Further, the characteristics of the labor market and differences in trends across these countries suggest that this topic requires challenging research for the region.
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The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-03-2021-0165
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Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a Chinese loan for a new airport last month, negotiations with Honduras over an FTA are progressing and the new government of Guatemala -- Taiwan’s…