Estudio comparativo de las acciones afirmativas implementadas en una universidad pública y una privada en favor de los estudiantes de pregrado

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the affirmative actions implemented in a public and private university in favor of undergraduate students. A bibliographic review of the current state of social inequality and higher education of vulnerable groups in Latin America is made; then some aspects of these actions are analyzed and a proposal for inclusion is proposed, with emphasis on ecuadorian higher education. The mixed type research was supported by the survey, in the quantitative part and is complemented by the interview from the qualitative field. The information collected was analyzed, using the IBM SPSS software for quantitative data, and NVIVO 11 software for qualitative data. It is concluded that the two universities are in the process of building affirmative actions; nevertheless, the private university has developed more elements than the public one, since its authorities have focused on strengthening the issues of inclusion, equity and equality, establishing as a priority the development of affirmative actions in the academic community.