Inequality In Mexico

d. Distribution of wealth

Mexico has made a remarkable job in reducing poverty and inequality rates. However, even when poverty rates have decreased, extreme poverty rates are still existent. As mentioned above, the gap between the wealthy and the poor in Mexico is outstanding. Research conducted by the INEGI, found that only 1.7% of the population constitutes the highest income class. The middle income class encompasses 39.2% of the population, and 59.1% of the population comprehends the low income class. Now, based on the standards established by the INEGI, low income is not a synonym of poverty. INEGI defines the low income population as those whose salaries are stable although not high. To illustrate this, some examples of the jobs that low income people usually hold are receptionists or supervisors in convenience stores. Though their salaries are stable, their income is still low. Out of that 59.1%, only 18% accounts for extreme poverty. Which means that 18% of the population live with under USD $2 a day.

With respect to education, quality education in Mexico is not available everywhere. Many have the access to public education, but such is not always of good quality. In fact, a considerable amount of

Stereotypes such as Mexicans are lazy, Mexican salaries are the lowest, Mexican bosses are difficult to deal with, or Mexicans do not work enough, are only cliché stereotypes that do not apply to the modern Mexican work environment. Though it is true that salaries in Mexico are lower than Western Europe or the United States, mid-level, directorial, or executive positions receive well-off salaries. The salary for mid-level positions goes between USD$1,500 to $3,000 a month and up to USD$10,000 a month for executive positions. Those who hold high positions in the government sector or jobs such as airline pilots usually earn the highest salaries among