Gender Equality in Municipal Management Positions in Amazonas, Peru

Abstract

Gender equity is the equality of opportunities and rights between women and men, but inequality is one of the most latent problems today. Consequently, the study explores gender equity in managerial positions in the municipalities of Amazonas region, Peru. A descriptive study was conducted with a non-experimental design, using questionnaires, the research collected information on gender gaps in management positions in municipalities. The results revealed a gender inequality gap of 20%. The results also revealed that 60.4% of management positions are held by men and 39.6% by women, and all municipal managers are men. This proves the lack of gender equality policies and the existence of social and cultural biases that limit the development of women, so it is necessary to improve policies to generate equal opportunities for women in the exercise of professional development. Received: 17 January 2024 / Accepted: 23 April 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024