for a complete and indepth analysis of inequalities in latin america and the caribbean more light must be shed on the distribution and use of time by men and women social inequality in the region is strongly determined by the production matrix and ownership structure as well as other structural determinants like the dominant gender system which in turn intersects with factors such as life cycle stages area of residence ethnicity and race eclac fthe analysis of inequality its dimensions and how they interconnect is fundamental to the design of public policies that would allow society to achieve sustainable development and the goals set forth in the agenda for sustainable development eclac c d a transformative approach that incorporates the entire development agenda is needed to make real progress towards reducing inequality this implies taking a number of steps that in addition to eliminating discrimination and violence increase the number of women with sufficient income of their own shatter the glass ceiling increase womens access to the labour market make personal and work life compatible for men and women and ensure that domestic care work is shared fairly among other measures