Resumen

FERNANDEZ, Tabaré  y  MARQUES, Agustina. Initial career paths and inequality in Uruguay. An analysis based on the PISA-L longitudinal study 2003-2012. Estud. sociol [online]. 2017, vol.35, n.103, pp.33-64. ISSN 2448-6442.  https://doi.org/10.24201/es.2017v35n103.1515.

This article aims to identify and explain the initial career paths of young Uruguayans. It emphasizes three elements: labour protection, timing and qualifications in the context of the new uncertainty generated by globalization and the role of institutional filters provided by the employment and education systems. We use PISA 2003-2012 longitudinal project data. An optimal solution of seven clusters reveals a medium level of heterogeneity in the transition. The multinomial regression on social class, gender and human capital reports modest but significant marginal effects for the last two. It is evident the reproduction of gender inequality in this “dense period”, particularly affecting women with children. Human capital has also a clear protective effect towards vulnerable paths, but does not generate advantages to follow paths of rising job skills.

Palabras llave : career paths; Uruguay; inequality; PISA; cluster analysis.