Estudio de genero sobe la percepción de ciencia y tecnología por pate de los jóvenes en el distrito metropolitano de Quito

Abstract

This degree project investigated the young people of the Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, in order to show the stereotype presented in societies about the low participation they have in science and technology. To do this, we must know how they understand, know and present interest in these issues and if there is any significant difference with regard to gender. On top of that, know if they have technological elements or equipment at their disposal. Finally, the preference with respect to subjects and careers to choose and if these have any relation to science and technology. With this in mind, the theoretical framework presents related and very important issues, such as: science, technology, perception, the labor market, the triple helix, information and communication technologies, education, and the Science model, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The research was of a quantitative descriptive nature, aimed at young third-year high school students of the Distrito Metropolitano de Quito, applying a survey with questions concerning the perception of science and technology. The results obtained in 252 surveys were that both men and women have similar ideas regarding science and technology, as well as access to technological equipment, as well as in the time they use it. However, there is a statistically significant difference in the subjects that are of your choice (computer science in men and foreign language in women), even greater difference, when referring to the university degrees of their choice (systems engineering for men and medicine for women).