The coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economic autonomy of women
| Areas | : | Ethnicity, gender and citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher/s in charge | : | Miguel Jaramillo, |
| Execution time | : | April 2020 |
Presentation
The aim of the study was to analyze the possible effects of the Covid 19 crisis on the employment and labor income of women in Peru. In this way, a comparative analysis of the labor insertion of women in contrast to men was undertook. Women heads of household, some relevant intersectionalities for policy design, stories such as the level of poverty, ethnicity and urban or rural residence, and the possible evolution of domestic violence were included. The methodology was quantitative, focused on the National Household Survey. The analysis included the analysis by individual and by households, by vulnerable groups, and by subsectors of the economy.
Researchers found that the impact of the epidemic in the short term (quarantine for all except essential economic activities) and medium term (considering the first stage of restarting productive activity), is similar for men and women. However, particularly vulnerable groups in this context include women in the urban environment, with multiple children, working in the commerce and service sectors, and informally.
