Global Journal of Human Social Science, E: Economics, Volume 23 Issue 3

a) Male b) Female Source: PNAD data. Figure 1: Employment composition by educational levels and gender, Brazil, 1985-2015 Domestic work is one of the most substantial among women as seen in Figure 2b, however, there was a reduction during the period that can be explained by the insertion of women in other areas. The occupation for other services reduced for men and increased for women. In 2005, while men had more occupations for operational activities and service sector, women were working at professional, technical, administrative and service activities. a) Male © 2023 Global Journals Volume XXIII Issue III Version I 15 Global Journal of Human Social Science - Year 2023 ( )E Occupational Polarization in Brazilian Labor Market, 1985-2015