Given that there is a significant gender disparity in the labor market in the state of Amazonas, this study
aimed to analyze the Amazonas female labor market from 2012 to 2021 in order to understand the
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's participation. To achieve this, it was necessary to
identify the age and race of women in the workforce, assess the level of education, and distinguish the
activities performed by women and the income obtained. A descriptive analysis of microdata from the
PNAD Contínua and a literature review focusing on the labor market were conducted. The research
findings indicate a reduction in the female workforce, persistent occupational segregation, and an
increase in the wage gap between men and women, leading to the conclusion that the COVID-19
pandemic has exacerbated gender inequalities in the labor market.
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