Propuesta de acción para mitigar la incidencia de la violencia de género en la ruralidad sur del cantón Chone Proposal for action to mitigate the incidence of gender violence in the southern rural area of canton Chone

Abstract

In rural communities in the canton of Chone, Manabí, Ecuador, gender-based violence is a social problem that must be addressed holistically and contextually. The need to strengthen government policies and promote a culture of awareness to prevent the problem in regions with deeply rooted traditional patterns serves as justification for this study. The main objective was to propose actions to minimize gender-based violence in rural areas of the canton of Chone. Likert scale surveys were administered to 378 residents of the parishes of Canuto, Boyacá, and San Antonio as part of a mixed methodology that included a descriptive and cross-sectional approach, together with scientific methods such as inductive and synthetic. Personalized interviews were conducted with institutional actors, and documentation from previous programs was examined. In addition to finding a series of current institutional efforts, albeit with limitations in terms of systematization and consistency, the results demonstrate substantial interest in awareness campaigns among the community (52%). It is concluded that gender-based violence in these rural regions can be reduced by reinforcing awareness-raising tactics and formalizing programs in territorial development plans. To change cultural norms and advance gender equality in rural areas, it is suggested that inter-institutional partnerships be strengthened and lasting public policies be established