Women in Ecuador
Overview of the status of women in Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Women in Ecuador are generally responsible for the upbringing and care of children and families; traditionally, men have not taken an active role. Ever more women have been joining the workforce, which has resulted in men doing some housework, and becoming more involved in the care of their children. This change has been greatly influenced by Eloy Alfaro's liberal revolution in 1906, in which Ecuadorian women were granted the right to work.[3] Women's suffrage was granted in 1929.
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 110 (2010) |
Women in parliament | 38.7% (2013) |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 40.1% (2012) |
Women in labour force | 54.4% (2012) |
Gender Inequality Index[1] | |
Value | 0.362 (2021) |
Rank | 85th out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[2] | |
Value | 0.743 (2022) |
Rank | 41st out of 146 |
Girls tend to be more protected by their parents than boys, due to traditional social structures. Ecuadorian women on the other hand, seem to be less protected as they will face many problems, including domestic violence, poverty and lack of proper access to healthcare.