Relación entre autonomía económica y violencia de género contra las mujeres en Ecuador

Sixty-five out of every 100 women in Ecuador have been the victims of gender-based violence. This research determines the relationship between gender-based violence and economic autonomy. Using a binary logistic model incorporating variables related to economic autonomy, it was found that each additional year of education a woman attains reduces her risk of experiencing gender-based violence. Having a salary greater than or equal to the minimum wage and making decisions about money within the household also contribute to reducing such violence. However, having a job does not. It is concluded that greater economic autonomy reduces the risk of gender-based violence for women in Ecuador, although power relations persist when these women work. Therefore, public policy actions, along with social changes and the creation of safe working environments for women, are essential to eradicate violence.