Bolsa Família is a social welfare program, through which the Brazilian government is pulling millions out of poverty. What's radical about the scheme – aside from the obvious – is that it's primarily given to the woman of the house, since "women are more reliable than men."

Black women have long been underrepresented by cosmetics brands in terms of product ranges and advertising campaigns. But as the global population becomes more diverse – and as companies recognise the diversity that’s always existed – could the beauty market be set for an overhaul?

Brazil is known around the world for its beaches, samba music and football, but not its films. YetQue Horas Ela Volta?– released in English asThe Second Mother– is now making waves as Brazil’s Oscars entry. And it’s also stirring painful debate over inequality in the country.

Brazilians are obsessed with cleanliness, but they're not so big on doing the dirty work themselves – Brazil has more domestic workers than anywhere else in the world. Once an unregulated industry, a new law has given its 7.2 million workers rights. And services are popping up to help organise the help.