Observat�rio das Desigualdades

Inequalities in Portugal: recent and structural trends

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 00:00:00 WEST

Social inequalities are multidimensional and affect different sectors of society.

Luso-Canadian communities nowadays: analysing census data

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 WET

These data show particular characteristics and gendered differences within Luso-Canadian communities as well as disparities compared to the Canadian overall population in important life domains, such as education, occupation, employment and income.

Earning inequalities in the parishes of Lisbon

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 WET

Lisbon municipality distinguishes itself from the remaining Portuguese territory by the higher earnings the workers receive there. However, the municipality is crossed by higher inequality levels than those recorded in national terms. And these inequalities aren’t homogeneously distributed on the municipality’s parishes.

The persistence of gender salary inequality in Portuguese companies: 1988-2008

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 WET

Between 1988 and 2008 the employment feminization and tertiarization in Portugal resulted in a profound occupational rearrangement of the Portuguese population. Despite the generalization and increasing qualification of women’s work, the wage gap between men and women is still a structural characteristic of the country.

High levels of child poverty and deprivation in Portugal

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 WEST

In Portugal about three-quarters of children living in households in which there is no adult who has a paid job are in a situation of deprivation.

Portugal among countries where people are considerably less satisfied with life

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 WEST

Only Hungary presents lower figures.

More than 800 thousands unemployed in Portugal

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 WEST

The unemployment rate among population aged 15-24 has reached 36,2%.

Almost 300 thousands unemployed do not receive unemployment benefits in Portugal

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 WEST

Unemployment protection has been decreasing lately.

Against the Odds: Disadvantage Students Who Succeed in School

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 WET

Portugal is one of the OECD countries that has a higher proportion of resilient students, although their proficiency levels tend to be low.

The Haves and the Have-Nots

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 WEST

Do you know that the income of the world’s richest 1,75% matches the income of the poorest 77%?

Imigrantes Idosos: uma nova face da imigra��o em Portugal

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 WEST

Elderly immigrants in Portugal represent 35 thousand people, a not very significant number in the whole elderly population, but that will tend to grow in the for coming years. Elderly African immigrants, whom this study devotes particular attention, represent an important part of this number and they are in a situation of higher social vulnerability and poverty risk; the authors predict that this situation will continue in the future.

The Internet and Social Inequalities

Mon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 WEST

The Internet reproduces and accentuates the social inequalities. The analysis of this phenomenon must go beyond the simple questioning about Internet access and look into its uses.

Income concentration in Portugal has been rising since the late 80’s

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 WET

The richest 10% in Portugal gather almost 40% of the income.

Earnings premiums of tertiary education

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 WET

Portugal is one of the EU-27 and OECD countries where tertiary education brings more economic benefits.

Severely materially deprived persons

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 WET

People living in households with very low work intensity

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 00:00:00 WET