The Inequity of Gender Roles in Ecuadorian Family, Perspective of Teenager and Comparison Between Girls and Boys, As First Step to Design of a Training Program to Prevent Gender Violence

Abstract

Gender inequality is an issue worldwide, also it is related to gender violence. So, studying inequality of gender roles in Ecuadorian families according to teenagers’ views is an important topic, in order to understand the problem and generate possible solutions to prevent gender violence. The development of equality in families and society is the key to reduce violence. For that reason, in this study, the main objective is to analyze the perceptions of inequality in gender roles in teenagers that live in Ecuador by applying a psychometric test that was validated.