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Gender as a vehicle for the subordination of women maquiladora workers in Mexico.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 1995Action note:
  • 3/7/00 M2LMGR
Summary: Shows that labour market dynamics among the maquila industries tend to trap women in the least-skilled jobs. Although the maquila sector was once celebrated for employing women, women's employment has gradually declined, and most female employees face discrimination in areas such as job training.
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Shows that labour market dynamics among the maquila industries tend to trap women in the least-skilled jobs. Although the maquila sector was once celebrated for employing women, women's employment has gradually declined, and most female employees face discrimination in areas such as job training.

3/7/00 M2LMGR

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