Inequality in income, in the labour market and in access to pensions

The most decisive aspect of society that produces, exacerbates or mitigates inequalities is the world of work, which is critical to social inclusion. It is there that most household income in Latin America and the Caribbean is generated, along with the inherent inequalities in its distribution. Work is the master key to equality, and one of the pillars of the expansion of citizenship (ECLAC, 2010, 2012, 2014). It is also one of the main policy areas involving efforts to overcome the structural inequalities characteristic of the region. Persistent inequality in income distribution, in opportunities and methods of entry into the labour market and in job quality, as well as the prevalence of informal labour and lack of social protection for large contingents of workers, in addition to clear gaps in terms of gender, ethnicity and race, reflect, to a great extent, a highly heterogeneous and undiversified production structure (ECLAC, 2016a).

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities and Communities