Abstract

CAMBEROS CASTRO, Mario; CUAMEA PINA, Diana Irais  and  BRACAMONTES NEVAREZ, Joaquín. Evaluation of the impact of social programs on female-headed households in México and its regions, 2018-2022. Carta econ. reg. [online]. 2025, vol.38, n.136, pp.5-36.  Epub Feb 05, 2026. ISSN 2683-2852.  https://doi.org/10.32870/cer.v0i136.7944.

This article assesses the impact of Mexican federal social programs from 2018 to2022 on female-headed households, focusing on monetary transfers such as Benito Juárez Scholarships, the Pension for Older Adults, and the Support Program for Working Mothers. Based on ENIGH 2018 and 2022 data, a microsimulation methodology is applied to estimate poverty and extreme poverty levels before and after public transfers, as well as a redesigned scenario with per-child benefits. Regional disparities are analyzed, revealing varying effects depending on territorial context. Results show a significant poverty reduction, especially in the per-child transfer scenario, though structural inequalities still affect these households. The study aims to inform the redesign of social policies from a gender and territorial perspective.

Keywords : social programs; female-headed households; poverty; inequality; microsimulation.

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