Domestic violence in Ecuador

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This article is about Domestic violence in Ecuador. For other related topics, see Outline of domestic violence.

Although prohibited by law, domestic violence in Ecuador is widespread.^[1] Family courts can impose fines for domestic violence, and have the power to remove an abusive spouse from the home.^[2] Ecuador has created specialized judicial units under the Ministry of Justice, with judges specializing in family violence. Serious cases of abuse can be referred to the Office of the Public Prosecutor for prosecution.^[3]

Extent and social views

The extent of domestic violence is difficult to estimate, due to differing definitions of abuse and due to problems with self reporting in studies. In a 2008 survey, 32.4% of the women interviewed aged 15-49 said they had suffered physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner.^[4] 38.2% of the women interviewed justified wife beating in certain circumstances. The most common reason for justification was when the wife "is or is suspected of being unfaithful" with 29.9% of women justifying wife beating in this situation.^[5]

Legislation

La Ley Contra la Violencia a la Mujer y la Familia^[6] (Law on Violence against Women and the Family) is Ecuador's principal law dealing with domestic violence. In addition, a new Criminal Code came into force in 2014, which also addresses domestic violence.^[7]

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Domestic violence in South America

Sovereign states	Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela

Dependencies and other territories	Falkland Islands French Guiana South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Domestic violence

Overview

Forms

Economic abuse	Financial abuse

Physical abuse	Acid throwing Bride burning Domestic violence and pregnancy Dowry death Honor killing Murder of pregnant women Sati

Psychological abuse	Bullying Control Embarrassment Emotional blackmail Gaslighting Intimidation Mind games Nagging Setting up to fail Silent treatment Superficial charm

Sexual abuse	Marital rape Sexual violence by intimate partners

Verbal abuse	Falsely accuse Humiliate

Combination	Abuse Battered person syndrome Birth control sabotage Bride-buying Common couple violence Cycle of abuse Elder abuse Power Reproductive coercion Stalking Traumatic bonding

Child related	Intergenerational cycle of violence Parental abuse by children Parental abuse of children Sibling abuse

Countries

Religion

Media

Documentaries	The Conspiracy of Silence Defending Our Lives Power and Control: Domestic Violence in America Silent Voices Sin by Silence

Films	American Tragedy Black and Blue Blinded Bordertown The Burning Bed Daughters Enough Looking for Angelina Once Were Warriors One Minute to Nine Provoked Sleeping with the Enemy Submission What's Love Got to Do with It

Publications	Contemporary Family Therapy Family Process Family Relations Journal of Family Issues Journal of Interpersonal Violence Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society Trauma, Violence, & Abuse Violence Against Women

Other	Battered woman defense Domestic violence court Feminist dominance in domestic violence discussions Domestic violence in lesbian relationships Men's rights in domestic violence Misandry Misogyny

Domestic violence in Ecuador

Extent and social views

Legislation

See also

References