Social Sciences
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Peru's Older Workers Face 68% Gender Pay Gap, Exacerbated by Cultural Norms.

Social Politics International Studies in Gender State & Society
Older Working Persons and the Gender Pay Gap: Estimations Using Gender Norm Variables in Peru
María Amparo Cruz-Saco, Mirian Gil, Valeria Vergaray

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The study looked at the gender pay gap in Peru among older workers aged 60 and above. They used cultural and social gender norms to analyze income differences. The research found that older working individuals in Peru face a 68% gender pay gap, which is higher than younger workers. Gender norms play a significant role in explaining this pay gap.