“El ascenso del liderazgo femenino en el futbol. Un análisis de las mujeres en roles directivos, gestión de clubes y federaciones del Ecuador en la ciudad de Quito”

Abstract

This article analyzes female leadership in Ecuadorian football, focusing on the city of Quito. Through an exhaustive review of the state of the art and the implementation of surveys of women active in sport, theories of female leadership are explored and the changes in social and cultural perceptions that have allowed the growth of women's football are discussed. The survey results show both significant progress and challenges such as gender discrimination, stereotypes, and lack of professional development opportunities. The discussion of the results highlights the need for effective measures to promote a more equitable environment and provides recommendations to improve opportunities for women's professional development and leadership in football. The objective of the article is to provide a comprehensive vision of the current state of female leadership in Quito soccer and contribute to the debate on how to improve the conditions and opportunities of women in this sport.