Agricultural labor market in Brazil: Evolution and characteristics of workers in rural areas (1991-2010)
In parallel with institutional changes in rural Brazil, agriculture has undergone significant changes in recent decades. This paper aims to analyze the evolution of agricultural workers in rural areas in Brazil between 1991 and 2010. Based on data from the Demographic Census, the results highlight t...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Universidade Estadual de Campinas
2022
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| Online Access: | https://econtents.sbu.unicamp.br/inpec/index.php/rbest/article/view/14793 |
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| Summary: | In parallel with institutional changes in rural Brazil, agriculture has undergone significant changes in recent decades. This paper aims to analyze the evolution of agricultural workers in rural areas in Brazil between 1991 and 2010. Based on data from the Demographic Census, the results highlight that the number of agricultural workers decreased in the first decade analyzed, followed by a recovery in the second period. In the 2000s the increase in agricultural employees was widespread among rural areas and women's insertion in the agricultural labor market filled a large part of the demand for labor in the sector. On the other hand, the number of agricultural employers dropped sharply, which may reveal the difficulties faced by small farmers. Finally, it is important to highlight that the understanding of the variability of agricultural workers in rural areas must consider local demographic contexts and their perspectives. |
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| ISSN: | 2674-9564 |
