El teatro como herramienta de concientización sobre la violencia de género en los espectadores durante el período noviembre 2023 – diciembre 2023 en la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador

Abstract

Gender violence is a social problem that is naturalized in Ecuadorian society, a reality that affects all women, which is why it must be problematized and denaturalized. The objective of this research is to identify the impact of a theatrical work on the themes of gender violence in the awareness processes generated in the spectators. The research question is: What impact does the play "La Manzana de Eva" have on the processes of awareness-raising about gender violence in the spectators? The methodology used is mixed; quantitative by analyzing the levels of sexism that the participants had before and after having seen the play, through the application of the Ambivalent Sexism Scale, 28 cases in total are analyzed; qualitative, by applying, systematizing, and analyzing the open participation forums, four in-depth interviews and a space for reflection. Throughout the process, the dimensions of gender violence, sexism and gender roles, and awareness were analyzed. The results obtained indicate a high level of sexism before seeing the play regardless of the characteristics of the subject; a change in the levels of sexism is evidenced after participating in the play, depending on gender, age and belonging to social movements, a greater or lesser change is generated and a change of perception of gender violence is presented, a rejection of gender roles and a process of denaturalization of gender violence is generated.