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Inequality in education. A study by Sonia Frias found that in many Mexican states, the average number of years of schooling for men and women is equal, and the literacy rate is almost the same (100 literate men and 98 literate women); however, the gap widens in colleges and graduate schools, with 78% men and 54% women in colleges and 100% men in graduate schools. This study also found that there were only 31 women for every 100 men in STEM education. In addition, as of 1995, 15% of Mexico's female population is illiterate.
A study of young children in Mexico concluded that because young girls tend to do housework that is not considered part of the formal workforce, they are not protected by government policies that protect their education. Policies and projects are usually targeted at youth with formal employers, so many young girls cannot attend school. The data may not be that they are educated because they do their homework at home.
political inequality.
Participation in political life.
According to a 1998 study, women held only 14.2% of the seats in Mexico's parliament, placing it behind most developed countries (with the exception of the United States) in terms of female representation.
A 2004 study shows that girls in Mexico consider political participation as important as boys, but because of their socialized belief that politics is a male career field, these children do not intend to pursue a career in politics.
Public life.
Researcher Margarita Valdez noted that while there are few inequalities enshrined in law or policy in Mexico, gender inequality is maintained by social structures and expectations that limit the opportunities for Mexican women; these inequalities are largely maintained by local patriarchal social structures that deprive women of the opportunity to function in many different areas.
A study of young children in Mexico concluded that because young girls tend to do housework that is not considered part of the formal workforce, they are not protected by government policies that protect their education. Policies and projects are usually targeted at youth with formal employers, so many young girls cannot attend school. The data may not be that they are educated because they do their homework at home.
political inequality.
Participation in political life.
According to a 1998 study, women held only 14.2% of the seats in Mexico's parliament, placing it behind most developed countries (with the exception of the United States) in terms of female representation.
A 2004 study shows that girls in Mexico consider political participation as important as boys, but because of their socialized belief that politics is a male career field, these children do not intend to pursue a career in politics.
Public life.
Researcher Margarita Valdez noted that while there are few inequalities enshrined in law or policy in Mexico, gender inequality is maintained by social structures and expectations that limit the opportunities for Mexican women; these inequalities are largely maintained by local patriarchal social structures that deprive women of the opportunity to function in many different areas.