Historical Continuities of Feminist Economics and Roman Law in Ecuador (2012–2025)
Women's Time and Invisible Work
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https://doi.org/10.65598/rps.6243Keywords:
Time use, Gender inequality, Unpaid work, Ecuadorian women, Co-responsibilityAbstract
This study examines how Ecuadorian women distribute their time, using data from the 2012 Time Use Survey (TUS) and projecting its evolution until 2025. The findings reveal that, on average, women devote 77.5 hours per week to total work, which is 11.2 hours more than their male counterparts. The study also identifies significant gender inequality, showing that women spend 3.37 times more time on unpaid work. Projections suggest a slight improvement in female labor participation, with an expected 12.2% reduction in unpaid work and a 17.7% increase in paid work. The analysis underscores the necessity of public policies that encourage shared responsibility at home and in the workplace.
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