Análisis socioeconómico de las mujeres vendedoras informales del barrio San Isidro del Inca, de la ciudad de Quito 2025

Abstract

Abstract: This research conducted a socioeconomic analysis of women informal vendors in the San Isidro del Inca neighborhood of Quito, the capital, seeking to understand their current situation and the factors that motivate them to engage in informal trade. A mixed-method approach was used, surveying those involved in the activity, obtaining accurate and contextual data. The results show that informal vendors are economically vulnerable, have low educational levels, limited access to basic services, and their household obligations prevent them from entering formal employment. Even in the face of these difficulties, several of them have developed livelihoods by participating in the popular economy. The conclusion is that there is a need to propose public and inclusive policies that promote progressive formalization, access to financing without delay, childcare, and continuing education to improve their quality of life. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the feminization of informality and proposes paths toward a more just economy.