Multivariate profile of women who work in rural settings in Salamanca,Spain

Abstract

We examine the job situation of women living in rural Salamanca, Spain, using principal coordinates analysis to identify the profile of these women (specifically, those with declared vs. undeclared jobs) and explore what they believe would improve their employment situations. Four well-differentiated groups were identified: two groups included rural women with ‘regular’ jobs and two groups included women with ‘irregular’ jobs, where ‘irregular’ work is defined as work that involves a decrease in taxes destined for the Social Security system. These women were differentiated based on their marital status and the job sector in which they worked. Women with an ‘irregular’ employment status stated that they would prefer to work in a ‘regular’ job with a job contract and make contributions to the Social Security system in accordance with the true number of hours they work. Such a job situation guarantees access to all available social benefits.