The Condition of Women

Mirta Libertad Sofía Brey de Teitelbaum

The Condition of women in the second decade of the twenty-first century remains precarious in all spheres of life. From their right to choose an abortion or their right to maternity leave from their place of work to equal pay for work of equal value with respect to men or their access to many positions and responsibilities in the echelons of the private sector or as public servants, women remain systematically discriminated by a system designed to grant men permanent privileges and make women subservient to their interests and power, as it has been the case throughout history. This paper discusses the persistent precarious situation of women in the world of work, addressing many critically important issues, such as sexual harassment, labour compensation and labour legislation. The outlook is that women continue to be deliberately discriminated against, both legally and in customary employment practices.

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