Paraguay

The high burden of unpaid domestic and care work faced by women, along with their limited participation in the labor market, has revealed the deep connection between the sexual division of labor, the persistence of poverty, patriarchal and discriminatory norms, and the concentration of power. 

In Latin America and the Caribbean, the persistence of the sexual division of labor and the unfair social organization of care, continue to reproduce inequalities that limit women’s autonomy. This reality not only perpetuates gender gaps but also generates economic and social inefficiencies that affect society. Overall, women show lower labor force participation and employment rates, alongside higher levels of unemployment compared to men. Moreover, those who do enter the labor market often face more precarious conditions and unstable career trajectories.

Definition
The labor force participation rate is the proportion of the labor force (employed and unemployed persons) in relation to the working-age population. The employment rate is the proportion of employed people in relation to the working-age population. The unemployment rate is the proportion of unemployed persons in relation to the labor force. The three indicators are calculated by sex and expressed as percentages. They are based on official figures from countries, covering the period from 2010 to the most recent year available.