Factores que inciden en la violencia en contra de las mujeres indígenas en las comunidades del cantón El Tambo. Un estudio desde la interseccionalidad

Abstract

This research analyzed the factors influencing violence against Indigenous women in the communities in the Canton of El Tambo, Cañar province. Approaching these factors from an intersectional perspective revealed a double vulnerability affecting these females. The methodology combined qualitative and quantitative approaches, using inductive-deductive, dogmatic, and analytical-synthetic methods. Techniques like literature review, data collection, and surveys conducted with women from the communities were used to understand their experiences with violence. Additionally, interviews were performed with mestizo and indigenous community women leaders to gain their perspectives on the issue. The results demonstrated that factors such as ethnicity, race, gender, the history of Indigenous people, and the construction of identity contribute to the violence these women face, confirming a double vulnerability. Cooperation between communities and the decentralized government of El Tambo is essential to control violence. Furthermore, the creation of public policies emphasizing the education of women is essential, enabling them to identify and prevent violence.