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THE ULTIMATE RECOVERY PLAN Closing the Gender Gap Is the Best Way to Get Latin America’S Economies and Societies Back on Their Feet Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas | Volume 14 | Issue 4 | 2020 Luiza Trajano, Fighting Domestic Violence PAGE 60 THE ULTIMATE RECOVERY PLAN Closing the gender gap is the best way to get Latin America’s economies and societies back on their feet Costa Rican Vice President Epsy Campbell Barr, one of our Top 5 “champions of gender equality” AQ0420_ADS.indd 4 10/7/20 1:22 PM AQ0420_ADS.indd 2 10/7/20 1:24 PM ® For subscriptions call 866-456-0398 or visit our website at www.americasquarterly.org Editor-in-Chief Americas Society and Brian Winter Council of the Americas Managing Editor Founder Cecilia Tornaghi David Rockefeller Creative Director Chairman Donald Partyka Andrés Gluski Politics Editor President and Roberto Simon Susan Segal Senior Editors Brendan O’Boyle, Benjamin Russell This issue is supported by Business and Production Manager Citi Foundation. Mariana Reina Editor Emilie Sweigart Associate Art Director Nikita Kataev Editorial Interns Katie Hopkins, Leonie Rauls This issue is also supported Editorial Board by the Steven J. Green Mauricio Cárdenas, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, School of International and Javier Corrales, Monica de Bolle, Isabel de Saint Public Affairs at Florida Malo, Ricardo Lagos, Richard Lapper, Stephanie International University. Leutert, Eduardo Levy Yeyati, Valeria Moy, Moisés Naím, Patricio Navia, Gray Newman, Shannon O’Neil, Thomas Shannon, Ilona Szabó, Eugene Zapata-Garesché, Ernesto Zedillo Publisher Susan Segal Americas Quarterly: Politics, Business and Culture in the Americas ( 1936-797X) is an independent publication of Americas Society and Council of the Americas (/). / are nonpartisan, not-for-pro t organizations founded to promote better understanding and dialogue in the Western Hemisphere. The positions and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors or guest commentators and do not represent those of /. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from /. ® , . , 680 , , 10065 2 AMERICAS 4, 2020 AQ0420_MH_LAY05.indd 2 9/29/20 4:25 PM • 14 • 4 2020 How to Close the Gender Gap by 2030 Five ideas for how Latin America can pursue the best post- recovery plan possible: equality for men and women. women, and many are dropping out of school, dam- Latin America in , achieving true aging a whole generation’s future. equality between men and women by This issue of A is a special report built around ve the end of this decade might sound recommendations to get the quest for gender equal- Gimpossible — or perhaps, like a dream that must be ity back on track. deferred. We start with a call to improve access to nancing But despite old machista stereotypes, it’s an area for women entrepreneurs (page ), who currently where the region has already made signi cant progress account for just % of loan portfolios in Latin Amer- in the last years. Consider that women now hold a ica despite being just as likely as men to start a busi- third of seats in Latin America’s na- ness in many countries. Enrolling Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas | Volume 14 | Issue 4 | 2020 tional legislatures, and about half in Luiza more low-income women in Trajano, Fighting Domestic Violence Mexico, Bolivia and Costa Rica. The PAGE 60 programs (page ) would open up U.S. number, by comparison, is just tomorrow’s most promising pro- %. A broad measure by the World fessional elds. Improving protec- Economic Forum, which accounts tions for women against violence for economic, health and educa- (page ) is a necessary condition THE tional disparities, puts Latin Amer- ULTIMATE for addressing many other chal- RECOVERY ica’s gender gap at . % — down PLAN lenges; so is getting men to do their Closing the gender gap is the best way to get Latin America’s economies from % in the mid-s, and bet- and societies back on their feet fair share of household work and Costa Rican Vice President Epsy Campbell Barr, one of our Top 5 “champions ter than the global average. Today, of gender equality” caregiving (page ). And nally, there are more women than men in this issue is full of inspiring sto- the region’s universities. ries of women who have succeeded That’s a record to build on, and a against the odds, living proof of the tonic to the general feeling of hope- need to nd new, creative ways to lessness that permeates the region today. But as with feature women as role models (page ) so future so much else, progress is now being reversed due to generations can build on their example. the pandemic. Studies show women are doing an even A recent McKinsey report put the economic div- higher percentage of unpaid household work like idend of gender equality in Latin America at some cleaning and childcare, forcing them to put profes- $. trillion. That would be a huge boost amid the sional opportunities aside. Some % of households greatest recession in modern memory, but there are report increased domestic violence since the pan- more reasons than money to do it. Equality shouldn’t demic started. Unemployment is rising faster among have to wait. 4, 2020 AMERICAS 3 AQ0420_LEAD_LAY06.indd 3 10/7/20 2:10 PM Contents The Countdown to Parity. Latin America simply cannot afford to dismiss the abilities and potential of half its population. AQ looks at recommendations to reach gender parity by 2030. Our special report starts on page 12. 14 Don’t Forget about Silvia 28 Professional Role Models 38 Yalitza Aparicio, An extraordinary talent, A personal essay on the actress and activist but no hope of a loan. impact of mentorship. 40 Susana García-Robles, investor By Brian Winter By Susan Segal 42 Code Breakers 20 Improving Financial Inclusion 31 You Must See to Want to Be Getting underprivileged What banks can do to Five recommendations to increase women a chance in science break down barriers. the visibility of professional women. and engineering fields. By Ernesto Torres Cantú By Margaret Rose Grigsby By Mitra Taj 26 Let’s Get Creative: Innovative AQ’s TOP 5 46 What Has Changed for Latin Ways to Finance Women 32 Epsy Campbell Barr, American Women in STEM? Building an investor ecosystem Costa Rica’s vice president An interview with Gloria Bonder on for female entrepreneurs. 34 Miguel Fontes, teaching teachers to avoid bias. By Maria-Noel Vaeza public health specialist By Emilie Sweigart 36 Mabel Bianco, Argentine physician 50 Come on, Guys Men must do more at home. images/lightrocket/getty jason sheil/sopa By Hugo Ñopo 4 AMERICAS quarterly issue 4, 2020 cover credit: luisa martínez guzmán AQ0420_TOC_LAY12.indd 4 9/30/20 10:24 AM americas quarterly | volume 14 | issue 4 54 Childcare Can Boost Mothers’ Careers But don’t expect a magic solution. By Leonie Rauls and Roberto Simon 60 It’s Her Business Luiza Trajano built a retail empire — that also fights domestic violence. By Cecilia Tornaghi 64 Women in Security Forces Women are willing and CULTURA able — and needed. DEPARTMENTS By Jean Manes and Craig Faller 3 From the Editor 90 Culture and COVID Keeping the Argentine TV and 70 Strong Laws Aren’t Enough 6 Our Readers film industry afloat. A roadmap to combat gender violence. By Jordana Timerman By Rosa Celorio 8 Panorama 94 Film 11 Anti Corruption Watch 74 How Are Countries Faring? - Carlos Aguilar on director “Flexible money” to finance anti- A comparison of the state of affairs for Melina León’s (pictured above) corruption in Latin America? film about a Quechua woman in women’s issues in different countries. By Roberto Simon and search of her stolen daughter. By Leonie Rauls Emilie Sweigart 96 Music 76 The Long View 100 Latin America at a Glance Sebastián Zubieta and the Ayala, the woman who dared to be a new sounds of Brazil. candidate before she could vote. 98 Books By Isabel Castillo Jorge Castañeda’s America Through Foreign Eyes. 82 How to Make Quotas Work Reviewed by Gregory Weeks Done right, policies can boost female representation in politics. IN OUR NEXT ISSUE: By Jennifer M. Piscopo A dive into transnational crime and the challenges facing Latin America’s security apparatus. 86 “Is She a Serious Candidate?” The hurdles women face when running for office. By Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian Follow AQ on Twitter: Like AQ on Facebook: quinzaine des realisateurs and Flavia Freidenberg @AmerQuarterly facebook.com/americasquarterly issue 4, 2020 AMERICAS quarterly 5 AQ0420_TOC_LAY12.indd 5 9/30/20 10:24 AM Tell us what you think. Our Readers Please send letters to [email protected] Colombian Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez (bottom right) joined LAVCA’s Susana Garcia-Robles (bottom left), Citi Honduras’ Reina Irene Mejía (top left) and AQ’s Roberto Simon for a discussion on women’s economic inclusion hosted by AQ and the Citi Foundation. 6 AMERICAS 4, 2020 AQ0420_READ_LAY05.indd 6 9/30/20 9:54 AM Tell us what you think. Please send letters to [email protected] @AmerQuarterly @johncrabb_ Excellent summary here in @AmerQuarterly of how a Biden administration would operate in Latin America @SeleeAndrew This article by @aliciabarcena in @AmerQuarterly opens an important debate in Latin America at how we can capture inequalities in a more dynamic way — and we tend to focus on what we can measure. @mj_stott Does Mexico’s @lopezobrador_ face a challenge from the left of his party? Interesting piece from @AmerQuarterly @OliGGri n Good piece from @SergioGuzmanE and @Cam_A_Wilson on challenges for Colombia’s Ivan Duque in the second half of his presidency via @amerquarterly @VickyMurilloNYC Covid19 as an opportunity for Latin America, @MauricioCard in @AmerQuarterly. Will the region take it? @desapmex After spending months in Guerrero and Puebla, I gained a better understanding of the rural telecommunications infrastructure.
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