Narrativa de Mujeres Víctimas de Violencia en el contexto de la relación en pareja en la ciudad de Guayaquil en el año 2025.

Abstract

The violence prejudices against women in the case of the city of Guayaquil is a deeply rooted societal issue which affects thousands of women and can take the form of physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and even symbolic violence. This qualitative research seeks to analyze the stories of women who have suffered violence in the context of intimate relationships in the year 2025, so as to understand their perceptions, the impact on their lives, and the coping mechanisms they employed. The results indicate that a large number of women understand violence within a culturally normalized context which hinders their ability to recognize and address victimization within abusive relationships. The impact of violence socio-familially includes isolation and intergenerational transmission of these abusive behaviors, while in the domain of the emotions the consequences involve enduring depression, anxiety, guilt, and a decline in self-esteem. In the workplace, violence cripples’ women’s economic freedom, deepening their dependence on the aggressor. Despite everything, women demonstrate resilience and agency, drawing upon familial, community, and institutional support, although considerable challenges like distrust in the justice system and revictimization exist. Research argues that violence inflicted upon women by their partners is a social problem that requires the State, institutions, and civil society to collaborate and formulate multi-dimensional, integrated strategies. It highlights the dire functions of empowerment, appropriate gender-sensitive policies, and the strengthening of support systems as essential to eradicate violence and enable women to live without abuse.