This article examines the structure of gender and ethnic wage gaps, and the distribution
of both paid and unpaid work in LAC countries. The results indicate that
women are highly discriminated in the job market and undertake most of the domestic
activities of the households. The indigenous population also suffers from discrimination,
but the wage gap is mainly explained by the difference in endowments, highlighting
their limited access to education. The wage quantile decomposition results
suggest the presence of sticky floors effects for both women and indigenous workers.