Prácticas de movilidad y comercialización de mujeres agricultoras de la parroquia rural Sinincay – Cuenca

Abstract

Understanding women farmers’ mobility practices in marketing their products is of utmost importance in identifying their needs and challenges as a vulnerable social group. The research analyzed the mobility and marketing practices used by women farmers in the rural parish of Sinincay in the canton of Cuenca, Ecuador. Using a mixed methodology of a cross-sectional nature, surveys were applied to collect information. The results revealed that the opportunities for marketing products are concentrated in the urban area. A total of 57.7% of the women market their products in places not suitable for this purpose, mainly on public roads, near markets and squares. Since 72.3 % do not have their own vehicle, they depend on other means of transportation, a situation that aects the investment of time and the cost of travel. In addition, 93.8% do not belong to any organization, which means that most trips are made individually. These ndings constitute an essential input for the relevant agencies to generate actions to improve the situation of this important population group.