Diagnóstico de la brecha de género por ingresos para las mujeres de las zonas rurales del Ecuador en el periodo 2014-2015

Abstract

This research applies a gender approach into the analysis of the wage gap between men and women. In that, it evaluates and quantifies income discrimination of families in the rural areas of Ecuador. As part of the Research Project PII-DM-05-2016 “Igualdad de género: vínculos con el desarrollo y repercusiones en la economía “; this research shows, first, a literatura review and the situational analysis of women in fields such as society, economics, labor market and gender violence. Furthermore, this document displays relevant definitions on the topic and deals with gender discrimination and segregation, with special focus on rural areas. Then, data and statistical and econometric tools are displayed for calculation of gender inequality by income. Thus, Mincer´s equations, Heckman´s correction of selection bias, and Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition are performed. Finally, results of wage equations, the analysis of variables and the calculation of wage discrimination between men and women are shown, as well as, conclusions and recommendations from the research.