STEM and international trade in a gender perspective: the cases of Brazil, Chile and Mexico

The development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in Latin America plays a critical role in fostering technological progress and innovation, thereby enhancing economic growth and competitiveness through trade, which, in turn, stimulates investments in R&D. This...

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Autores: Blanco Varela, Bruno, Campos Romero, Hugo, Amoedo, José Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC)
Repositorio:Minerva. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:minerva.usc.gal:10347/45146
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10347/45146
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Gender gap
International trade
Employment
Gender roles
Technology intensity
Latin America
Brecha de género
Comercio internacional
Empleo
Roles de género
Intensidad tecnológica
Latinoamérica
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Sumario:The development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in Latin America plays a critical role in fostering technological progress and innovation, thereby enhancing economic growth and competitiveness through trade, which, in turn, stimulates investments in R&D. This study explores the influence of economic opportunities presented by international trade on the gender gap among STEM-trained professionals. The findings reveal that exports of high-value-added services contribute positively to the labour market inclusion of women. Despite this progress, gender segregation continues to be a major barrier to bridging the gender gap,indicating a persistent adherence to traditional gender roles