Women in Ecuador are generally responsible for the upbringing and care of children and families; traditionally, men have not taken an active role.

Ever more women have been joining the workforce, which has resulted in men doing some housework, and becoming more involved in the care of their children.

This change has been greatly influenced by Eloy Alfaro's liberal revolution in 1906, in which Ecuadorian women were granted the right to work.

Girls tend to be more protected by their parents than boys, due to traditional social structures.

Ecuadorian women on the other hand, seem to be less protected as they will face many problems, including domestic violence, poverty and lack of proper access to healthcare.

Traditional gender roles lead women towards 'female jobs', such as nursing and teaching, which are underpaid and under-appreciated.

[12] Poor information and access to contraceptive methods often lead to unwanted pregnancies, especially among teenage girls and young women.

According to a Human Rights Watch report, legal abortion is usually denied to women, even in the case of rape.

This law was heavily influenced by the Consejo Nacional de las Mujeres CONAMU (National Council of Women) and by what they believe in and stand for.

A study was conducted with data from 2010 comparing woman's wealth to domestic violence in Ecuador.