Mujeres y empleo en el sector de la economía popular y solidaria: proyecto Hilando el Desarrollo

Abstract

In Ecuador there are 1809 organizations of the popular and solidarity economy in the textile sector, of which 72% are led by women, nationwide (SEPS, 2019), which shows their significant participation. Data and realities that are systematized to establish working conditions and the role that women play in one of the flagship programs implemented by the State: Spinning Development, whose purpose is to promote decent work. This study focuses its attention on the city of Quito. Among the main lessons learned is that work acquires different meanings for women: as an instrument that generates economic income, working in flexible hours and with their children; as a social recognition to be valued for their capacity in the management of associations, and as personal development by influencing a positive self-assessment of themselves. Despite these recognitions, the limited institutional strategies that hinder the association, self-management and sustainability of textile artisans remain latent.