Inequality in crisis and recovery: revealing the divides: the case of Brazil

摘要: Discusses the effects of two recent economic crises, 1998-1999 and 2008-2009, on gender racial inequalities in Brazil. Argues that these crises qualitative aspects employment such as wages status have been unequally felt by women blacks Brazilian society. Shows during following 2008-2009 global crisis, quantitative employment, namely unemployment rates, improved for blacks. Demonstrates also negative differentiated impacts were visible crisis not severe. Links this difference to social policy interventions pension, transfer minimum wage revaluation programmes largely implemented intercrisis period. Using data argues due multiple discriminations, black particular continue hold a disadvantaged position labour market broader society, are thus particularly vulnerable shocks. Provides further evidence decreased levels inequality help protect groups from disparate strengthen larger efforts combat poverty.