La inclusión femenina en el campo profesional : un análisis de las barreras sociales.

Abstract

The aim of this research project is to identify the social barriers that affect the professional development of women in Ecuador. In order to understand these barriers, which can be of different types, the sample will be limited to women who are part of the economically active population, aged between 23 and 50, and with tertiary education or above. To gather this information, data will be obtained from authoritative sources, government reports, questionnaires, and interviews. In addition, the topic will be explored in greater depth by comparing the information obtained with that of the World Economic Forum, as well as reports produced by universities and tertiary institutions. The results of this project demonstrate how certain barriers negatively affect the professional development of women in Ecuador and how this can be due to factors rooted in the country's culture. At the same time, it is found that leadership positions do not necessarily imply that a woman's career has advanced significantly.