Desigualdade de gênero no mercado de trabalho brasileiro: uma análise das habilidades nos diferenciais salariais

Abstract

This paper examines the association between cognitive and non-cognitive skills and the gender pay gap in the Brazilian formal labour market. The data used comes from the Annual Social Information Report (RAIS) and the Brazilian Qualifications Framework (QBQ) made available by the Secretariat of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, covering the period between 2003 and 2014 for the entire national territory. The results obtained were estimated controlling for heterogeneous effects between sectors of the economy and firm size. The results of this study show that, despite progress in discussions on gender equality, women still face obstacles in the labour market. Particularly in sectors where skills traditionally associated with the female gender predominate, such as people management, which record lower pay returns for women. On the other hand, technical and analytical skills, such as data analysis and supervision, stand out for their greater positive relationship with salary. This study sought to contribute to the literature by highlighting how the unequal valuation of skills by gender influences the persistence of wage disparities in the Brazilian labour market.