By Gina Baldivieso, EFE; Vision 360: Bolivian women are making their way in construction amid persistent inequalities and prejudices One of the main problems faced by women builders is wage inequality and, in addition, prejudices persist, along with fear or doubt about whether they will be able to do the job well. Photograph showing Martha…
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Bolivia’s Professional Gap | La brecha profesional de Bolivia
By Rolando Morales, Brujula Digital: There Is a Shortage of Professional Cadres During the government of the MAS, there was a combination of somewhat more or less labor efficiency with somewhat more or less social inclusion. Now, under a middle-class government, it turns out that, in any case, Bolivia does not have a sufficient number…
Qué hacer cuando un comentario cruza la línea en el trabajo | What to Do When a Comment Crosses the Line at Work
Con la participación de Summer R. Jackson. Por Michael Blanding, Harvard Business School: Las observaciones insensibles son comunes en el lugar de trabajo, pero estas “microagresiones” no tienen por qué romper las relaciones. Summer Jackson afirma que quienes manejan los insultos con delicadeza pueden, en realidad, fortalecer los lazos con sus colegas. Las microagresiones ocurren en…
Trades That Are Part of Everyday Life in Santa Cruz | Oficios que son parte del día a día cruceño
By Carolina Galarza Villagran, El Deber: Stories of people who carry out different jobs. They stand out for their commitment and dedication. International Workers’ Day. EL DEBER collected stories of four self-employed workers in the city center. Erika López Llanos (60) is a photographer. She has worked for 19 years in front of the Metropolitan…
The Somó Vendor and His Grandson: A Story of Struggle and Love | El vendedor de somó y su nieto: una historia de lucha y amor
By Kathryn Chávez, El Deber: Ipa Ibáñez and Luigi Cabrera Turn an Everyday Scene into Art and Awareness The Tender Image of a Somó Vendor A photograph has touched the hearts of the people of Santa Cruz and gone viral on social media. Captured by photojournalist Ipa Ibáñez, the image shows a man selling somó…
Launch of “Extreme Women” 2024, a program challenging stereotypes and promoting equality | Lanzan “Mujeres Extremas” 2024, un programa que desafía estereotipos y promueve la igualdad
By Mirna Echave, Vision 360: UN Women This Friday, at the Park of Cultures, people will have the opportunity to meet the girls and women who have taken up professions previously limited to men. They will talk about their work and give demonstrations. UN Women representative Nidya Pesántez with three “Extreme Women.” Photo: Mirna Echave…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 