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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Universidad de Huelva
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Revista de Economía Mundial |
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| Online Access: | https://www.uhu.es/publicaciones/ojs/index.php/REM/article/view/8236 |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 1576-0162 2340-4264 |