A Gendered Perspective on Changing Demographics: Implications for Labour, Financial and Digital Equity

By Florencia Caro Sachetti, Gala Díaz Langou, Fernando Filgueira, Margo Thomas, Sarah Gammage, Carolyn Currie, Margarita Beneke de Sanfeliú, Abigail Hunt, and Reiko Hayashi

Abstract

The demographic transition has been one of the greatest phenomena affecting development worldwide and its effects on gender equity are undeniable. Lower fertility and ageing populations create both challenges and opportunities for gender equity, while women still face obstacles towards labour, financial and digital inclusion. G20 countries are at very different stages of the process, yet most have birth rates below replacement levels and population is ageing. Adopting a comprehensive and intersectional approach to women’s economic empowerment that contemplates ageand gender-specific rights, priorities and needs is crucial to both fulfilling women’s rights and facing the challenges associated with demographic.