Stem and international trade in a gender perspective: The cases of brazil, chile and mexico
- Bruno Blanco-Varela 1
- Hugo Campos-Romero 1
- José Manuel Amoedo 1
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Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
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ISSN: 1576-0162
Ano de publicación: 2024
Número: 68
Páxinas: 67-93
Tipo: Artigo
Outras publicacións en: Revista de economía mundial
Resumo
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.
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