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Sexual Orientation and Labor Force Participation: Findings from Chile and Uruguay

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  • Camila Brown
  • Dante Contreras
  • Luis Schmidt

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This is the first study that examines the association between sexual orientation and labor force participation in Chile and Uruguay. Using information on heads of households and their partners from recent census data, it applies a simple econometric methodology to measure the relationship of sexual orientation and labor participation, juxtaposing individuals who are part of straight and same-sex couples, while determining any difference in this association according to gender. The study finds that partnered gay men are up to 5.0 percentage points less likely to participate in the workforce compared to married straight men. In addition, lesbians are up to 32.7 percentage points more likely to participate in the labor force compared to married straight women. Trends between the two countries are similar, but the likelihood of participating in the labor force differs significantly. Conservatism in the cultural context and legal frameworks of each country arises as a possible explanation.

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  • Camila Brown & Dante Contreras & Luis Schmidt, 2019. "Sexual Orientation and Labor Force Participation: Findings from Chile and Uruguay," Feminist Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(2), pages 90-115, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:femeco:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:90-115
    DOI: 10.1080/13545701.2018.1554905
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    1. Tampellini, João, 2024. "Latin American pride: Labor market outcomes of sexual minorities in Brazil," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 167(C).
    2. Nettuno, Laura, 2024. "Gender identity, labor market outcomes, and socioeconomic status: Evidence from Chile," Labour Economics, Elsevier, vol. 87(C).
    3. Darius E. Montaño & Jabin J. Deguma & Melona C. Deguma & Reylan G. Capuno & Ricardo Q. Ybañez & Charisma G. Lumayag & Mary Anne C. Villaganas & Niña Rozanne T. Delos Reyes, 2022. "You and Me Against the World: Biographical Narrative Analysis on Same-Sex Couples' Experiences in the Philippines," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 11, January.

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