Análisis de las consecuencias de la violencia económica y patrimonial en el contexto familiar

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the Ecuadorian legal framework regarding economic and patrimonial violence in a family context. For this purpose, the structure of the research was based on a philosophy of critical and inter-systemic thinking, since it is essential to determine methodologically the presumption of a new form of violence (nonphysical) that currently faces the Ecuadorian society; and how its effects fit into the field of human rights violations. The present research was developed under a grounded theory design (based on the systemic analysis of the Ecuadorian legal framework), phenomenological (analyzing causes and consequences of economic violence) and with an explanatory and correlational scope. The research hypothesis considers that economic violence causes harmful consequences for the victims, both in mental and physical health, as well as in the economic, affective and freedom to make decisions. One of the most palpable examples is the case of non-payment of alimony. Likewise, a comparative analysis of the national legal framework and that of neighboring countries is presented, with the purpose of promoting a possible reform of the Ecuadorian legal framework. The results obtained show the need to reform not only the legal framework, but also the different forms of administration of justice in Ecuador.