La temporalidad, el factor crucial que ha reducido la brecha de género en el mercado laboral
The recent labor reform in Spain has generated tangible improvements in women’s labor market integration and job stability, surpassing historical records in employment. By limiting temporary contracts and promoting indefinite-term contracts, the female unemployment rate has been significantly reduced and labor force participation has increased. This structural change has particularly benefited women, demonstrating that policies aimed at combating precarious work are effective in reversing previous negative trends. However, critical challenges persist that maintain the gender gap, notably the high prevalence of part-time contracts among women and occupational segregation. Although the number of unemployed women has decreased relative to men, the quality of employment remains unequal. The sexual division of labor and care responsibilities limit women’s access to positions of responsibility and professional advancement, perpetuating inequality that cannot be resolved solely through job creation but requires changes in the structure of work. This article is relevant to the field of open data because it illustrates the need to disaggregate statistical information by gender to uncover invisible inequalities. Aggregated data can mask specific issues, such as part-time work or sectoral segregation, which are only revealed through detailed and transparent analysis. The availability of high-quality open data is essential for assessing the real impact of public policies and designing more precise and effective interventions.
Source: publico.esPublished on 2024-06-11