This research project proposes to study the relationship between access to income and economically important spaces in the socio-political empowerment of women, and the role of Law and Public Policies in this relationship. Feminist and economic development studies have linked the perspective of increasing women's income with strengthening democracy and reducing social inequality. Invisible barriers (glass ceiling) reinforce inequalities between men and women and tend to be disregarded by Law, which hinders the legislative production of mechanisms to combat such inequality. In parallel, the responsibility for domestic chores, whether paid or unpaid, reaffirms gendered social positions and prevents women from advancing into spaces of power and decision-making.
This research project proposes to study the relationship between access to income and economically important spaces in the socio-political empowerment of women, and the role of Law and Public Policies in this relationship. Feminist and economic development studies have linked the perspective of increasing women's income with strengthening democracy and reducing social inequality. Invisible barriers (glass ceiling) reinforce inequalities between men and women and tend to be disregarded by Law, which hinders the legislative production of mechanisms to combat such inequality. In parallel, the responsibility for domestic chores, whether paid or unpaid, reaffirms gendered social positions and prevents women from advancing into spaces of power and decision-making.
