Reflections on gender issues in work transitions in Chile

Issue title: Work Transitions: Knowledge Synthesis and Student Reflections

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cronin, Shawna

Affiliations: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Occupational Therapy, Western University, Elborn College, 1201 Western Rd, London, ON, N6G 1H1, Canada. Tel.: +1 519 661 2111; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Objective: To explore the work transitions of Chilean women. Participants: Observations and dialogue of Chilean women and their experiences in current and past work. Method: A personal and historical reflection to understand the experiences of work for Chilean women. Results: Exploring work transitions requires an understanding of the macro level historical impact on the participation of women in work in Chilean society. Conclusions: Macro level factors such as participation in the free labour market economy ultimately impacts on the individual choices of the women of Chile regarding their opportunities to transition into productive paid employment. The understanding of work transitions must consider the influences of the labour market economy.

Keywords: Labour market economy, work transitions, gender

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-01567

Journal: Work, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 89-91, 2013