Percepción del machismo y estereotipos de género sexistas en estudiantes de la Facultad de Salud Pública de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo 2023

Abstract

Machismo is a worldwide problem and is characterized by making a difference between men and women, highlighting the superiority of men over women through attitudes of aggressiveness, promiscuity, and sexism. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the perception of machismo and sexist gender stereotypes in students of the Public Health Faculty at ESPOCH during 2023. A quantitative, descriptive-observational, and cross-sectional approach was used in this. Questionnaires were designed and administered specifically to inquire about the attitudes, perceptions, and experiences of students regarding machismo and sexist gender stereotypes. The data collected were rigorously analyzed using statistical techniques and quantitative analysis. Due to this process, patterns, trends, and variables such as gender, age, and attitudes toward gender were identified. The findings provided a comprehensive understanding of how perceptions of machismo and gender stereotypes influenced university life and interpersonal relationships within the student community. According to the overall Machismo scale by gender, women were found without machismo or low level, with 50 %. Regarding sexual orientation, heterosexuals were found without machismo or a low level at 60,6 %. According to mestizo ethnicity, individuals were found without machismo or a low level of 65,6 %. Urban sector individuals were found without machismo or a low level at 57,4 %. In the Medicine school, participants were found without machismo or a low level at 26 %. It is concluded that the findings contribute to the design of interventions and institutional policies aimed at creating more inclusive, respectful, and equitable academic environments for all students, regardless of their gender, sex, and sexual orientation.