Colombia has experienced a secular increase in the labor participation of urban women, going from nearly 47% in 1984 to … cohabiting women and women with low educational attainment. Fertility status appears to be less important. Changes in the …

Colombia has experienced a secular increase in female labor participation, which passed from nearly 47% in 1984 to 65 … marital status). The increase in participation is driven by the increase in the participation rate of women who were married … or cohabiting and women with low educational attainment. Fertility status appears less important. Changes in composition …