Cultura masculinista y acoso sexual universitario en las universidades de Quito (de marzo a julio del 2024)

Abstract

The present research highlights and evidences the presence of sexual harassment in educational spaces at universities in Quito, as it is a growing concern, especially in the university environment. Despite the laws and policies implemented by the government to prevent and sanction these behaviors, their effectiveness is variable. The masculinist culture in universities reinforces male supremacy and perpetuates gender inequality. This study investigates how this culture is constructed and perpetuated and its connection to university harassment. The main objective of this research is based on analyzing the existing relationship between masculinist culture and sexual harassment in the university environment. The methodology combines qualitative and quantitative approaches. Focus groups and surveys will be conducted to collect data, respecting all necessary ethical safeguards. The sampling design will be probabilistic, proportional, and stratified, including 171 respondents from various faculties and levels of study. Gender violence in universities negatively affects the emotional and academic well-being of the victims. The interpretation of the data obtained will provide a deep understanding of how masculinist culture influences sexual harassment and will inform the development of genuine policies and programs to prevent and address the issue.