participación de la mujer en los procesos políticos del barrio sauces 1 de machala, periodo 2023 - 2024

Abstract

It is fundamental to understand the socioeconomic, social and cultural effects on the participation of women in the political processes of the sauces 1 neighborhood of Machala. In such sense, the present work approaches factors that intervene and restrict the active participation of women, being its main objective to determine the incidence of the participation of women in the political processes of the neighborhood sauces 1 of Machala. For this purpose, a mixed research approach was used to collect data through the surveys conducted with the women of the site and simultaneously, the interview with the neighborhood leaders, which allowed to deepen the information about the reality faced by the neighborhood. Consequently, a general hypothesis focused on the participation of women, since they do not have a significant incidence in the political processes of the Sauces 1 neighborhood of Machala, since there are structural barriers such as lack of leadership opportunities, traditionally rooted gender roles and limited representation in decision-making positions, situations that prevent an effective influence in the formulation of community policies and decisions. With respect to the results obtained in the research process, it is contrasted with the hypothesis proposed, because the data collected through the surveys and the interview determined that the level of political participation of women in the internal processes of the neighborhood is limited; however, there are cases of women who are active in different spaces and decision making, likewise, the reasons that prevent their action as barriers are presented, some that stand out are the gender stereotypes, that is to say, both the responsibilities of women and their participation in the political processes of the neighborhood, as well as the gender stereotypes that prevent them from participating in the political process. Based on these results, a training and specialized training plan was proposed to guide women leaders in political issues, promoting tools, resources and development spaces to encourage their effective participation in these processes, considering the different problems of the neighborhood, since it is considered that the union of women in the area is the basis to effectively address the challenges in the sector, promoting a prosperous and safe environment. This includes objectives such as promoting women's leadership through training and specialized education on issues related to participation in political processes and developing activities aimed at women in the Sauces 1 neighborhood to encourage them to actively participate in spaces where they can exchange experiences and common needs. As part of the proposal, an operative planning was made, where the activities to be carried out are determined with their respective expected results and established dates, in which, those responsible for the most part are the leaders of the Sauces 1 neighborhood, likewise, a chronogram and implementation phases were made, counting with a total of nine phases. In addition, the logistics in which the human resources, materials and technological equipment are found were fixed, in which the budget is found, totaling an amount of US$ 4,434.41. Regarding feasibility, the different dimensions for the implementation of the proposal were analyzed, where the reasons for its execution are expressed. Technically, it is based on a foundation supported by operational resources and the experience of expert facilitators in the different topics of the workshops and trainings. Financially, it is supported by the budget established in chapter two, with a total of US$4,434.41, which allows for the execution of the activities determined in the operational planning. Socially, it is feasible in that the benefits lie in generating significant impacts in terms of women's empowerment and participation. Finally, in relation to the environmental aspect, it is justified, given that it has a moderate impact, considering that the implementation of the proposed actions is focused on the collective, political and community level.