Browsing by Author "Rosemblatt Meta, Martín Oscar"

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    Intersecting inequalities in retirement trajectories under a privatized pension system: Gender, labor force status, and occupational prestige
    (2026) Rosemblatt Meta, Martín Oscar; Cabib, Ignacio
    This study examines the gendered and de-standardized nature of retirement trajectories in Chile, a country with a long-standing privatized pension system. Drawing on life course theory and using nationally representative panel data from the Social Protection Survey (2004–2020), we apply multichannel sequence analysis to reconstruct retirement pathways based on labor force status and occupational prestige. Our analysis identifies six representative retirement patterns for both men and women, revealing stark gender differences. Men predominantly experience gradual transitions, often through partial retirement or bridge employment, while women's trajectories are marked by abrupt labor market exits and prolonged periods of inactivity. Occupational prestige significantly shapes these patterns. Individuals in high-prestige occupations tend to follow more uniform and delayed retirement paths, whereas those in low-prestige roles exhibit greater diversity and complexity. We find that retirement trajectories in Chile are moderately de-standardized and strongly gendered, with men displaying higher within-group diversity and complexity. These findings highlight the interplay between institutional design, labor market structures, and gender norms in shaping retirement outcomes. In particular, Chile's individual capitalization model reinforces life course inequalities, limiting retirement options for those with fragmented work histories, especially women. Our results underscore the need for policy reforms that address structural disadvantages in labor force participation and pension accumulation, particularly among low-prestige and female workers. This study contributes to broader debates on the de-standardization of the life course, gendered retirement inequalities, and the implications of liberal welfare regimes in aging societies.
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    Retirement trajectories in chile: highly gendered and relatively de-standardized.
    (2025) Rosemblatt Meta, Martín Oscar; Cabib Madero, Ignacio Andrés; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Ciencias Sociales. Instituto de Sociología
    This thesis investigates the gendered and de-standardized nature of retirement trajectories in Chile, drawing from life course theory, the de-standardization of the life course, and cumulative (dis)advantages frameworks. Building on international research emphasizing the diversification of late-life transitions, this study examines the interplay between labor force status, occupational prestige, and gender using Multi-Channel Sequence Analysis (MCSA). Panel data from five waves of the Social Protection Survey (EPS) are analyzed to reconstruct retirement trajectories for men and women separately. Six representative patterns are identified for each gender, highlighting stark differences: men predominantly experience gradual transitions through partial retirement, often reflecting the concept of "bridge employment." In contrast, women’s trajectories are marked by abrupt shifts, often characterized by extended periods out of the labor force—a feminized state tied to irregular workforce participation. Occupational prestige emerges as a critical factor: individuals in high-prestige occupations follow more uniform trajectories, while those in low-prestige roles exhibit greater diversity and complexity. These findings underscore how Chile's privatized pension system and gendered labor market exacerbate cumulative disadvantages, especially for women. By analyzing the intersection of institutional frameworks, occupational prestige, and gender, this thesis contributes to debates on the pluralization and differentiation of life courses, offering insights into retirement dynamics in stratified and liberal welfare contexts.Keywords: Retirement trajectories, Gender, De-standardization, Life course theory, Occupational prestige.