Identificación de factores que influyen en la incidencia de violencia de género y acoso sexual en establecimientos de alimentos y bebidas

Abstract

Abstract: Sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the food and beverage industry are persistent problems that significantly affect the workplace and the employee s well-being. Due to the fast pace and strong hierarchies, power dynamics that perpetuate certain abusive behaviors in these enviroments can be intensified. In this context, preventive training emerges as a key human resources management tool, as it allows organizations to educate and raise awareness among their staff, encouraging an organizational culture based on respect. This research was conducted in hotel chains located in the city of Guayaquil and aims to analyze the particular characteristics of a professional kitchen environment that influence the occurrence of workplace harassment and gender-based violence. Using a sample of 86 employees, a mixed-methods approach was applied, employing anonymous surveys and semi-structured interviews as the main instruments. The study concludes that sexual harassment and gender-based violence remain persistent problems in professional kitchens, due to a lack of knowledge on the subject and an organizational culture that normalizes inappropriate behavior. Based on this, a training plan is proposed that takes into account the aggravating characteristics of the work environment in a kitchen.