Rol social y político en el sistema de protección social de mujeres cuidadoras de niños con discapacidad localidad de Bosa, Bogotá d.c., Colombia, 2016

Abstract

The progress of gender equality has been hampered by predominantly political and economic factors. Progress has been slow for the most marginalized women and girls, who suffer different forms of discrimination. The caregivers of minors in disability condition - especially in poverty situation-, must not only deal with this situation, but also deal with the physical, mental, intellectual or sensory limitations of the people in charge. This research aims to analyze the social and political role of women as caregivers when there is a disabled person in their family, in a context of exclusion as a consequence of poverty, inequality and gender discrimination. In this perspective, it is also sought to identify how the State guarantees social protection to these households not only from security and social assistance, but also from the construction of other alternative mechanisms and the exercise of rights by caregivers and their empowerment. A mixed cross-sectional study is proposed, with a quantitative component that characterizes the role of caregivers from this perspective and with a qualitative component that delves into the dynamics, social determinants and alternative mechanisms of Social Protection of these people. It is expected that the results serve as an academic and political input to assess the current relevance of public policies of Social Protection aimed at the population of children in disability and poverty, and their carers with an equity focus.