Percepción y opinión pública de los ecuatorianos sobre la realidad socio ambiental del cantón Girón

Abstract

Abstract:The objective of this research was knowing the perception and public opinion of citizens about the socio-environmental reality in the Girón canton. It is based on 373 surveys applied to citizens of legal age, in areas of greater agglomeration. The survey is made up of seven aspects: data from the interviewee, markets, water, quality of life in the cities, participation and democracy, equity and the environment. Of the respondents, the (58.98%) were women; the most relevant occupations were agriculture and commerce; there is a high index of ignorance about policies that protect the impact on environmental management; more than 50% of the population is satisfied with basic services; 65.95% do not know the power of citizen participation; in the equity aspect, discrimination and inequality are still perceived; markets know about the impact of products on the environment; and affirm that the water quality remains the same.