Determinantes da participação feminina no mercado de trabalho nordestino

Abstract

The objective of this study is to determine the variables that influence women's decision to participate in the labor market and be head of the household in two economically distinct regions, Southeast and Northeast. Factors such as age, education, marital status, working hours, color, number of children and location are studied. The methodology used was a probit model, which has a dummy as a dependent variable that indicates whether or not the woman participates in the Economically Active Population (EAP). The results indicate that both regions present similar results. More than half of women are part of the workforce, yet only 34% of them are heads of household. It was also observed that 16% of women in the Northeast and 20% in the Southeast are heads of the household and simultaneously employed.