Estrategias de afrontamiento de los grupos feministas en la ciudad en Quito frente al acoso sexual universitario (diciembre 2024 – enero 2025)

Abstract

This research project aims to understand the main strategies, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned by feminist groups in Quito in their fight against sexual harassment within Ecuadorian universities. Sexual harassment in Quito universities constitutes a form of violence that can manifest itself in various ways, including structured social dynamics both within and outside educational institutions, as well as power imbalances and injustices. This project seeks to give visibility to the perspectives of members of these feminist collectives and to highlight the existence of institutional protocols designed by higher education institutions to prevent and address cases of sexual harassment. However, a potential shortcoming in their implementation has been identified, characterized by situations of impunity and revictimization that hinder victims' access to justice and protection. To achieve the stated objectives, interviews were conducted with activists from various university feminist collectives, focusing on key themes that allowed for an analysis of the strategies implemented to confront sexual harassment. The findings show that feminist actions in Quito unfold at various levels: social mobilization, institutional advocacy, and personal transformation, contributing to the creation and improvement of action protocols and the establishment of safe spaces. Furthermore, intersectionality emerges as a central theme of this research.