Constitutional rights and local reality of older adults in Ecuador

Authors

  • Julio Alvarado-Vélez Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54789/rihumso.21.10.20.9

Keywords:

Disadvantaged groups, constitutional guarantees, elderly, human rights, rights of special groups

Abstract

This paper analyzes the current situation as regards the constitutional rights of the elderly as a result of family, social and institutional public-private relationships. With this intention, field work and research were carried out in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador. The findings show that, in the case of this province, the elderly´s rights are violated, mainly in social and family environments. On the other hand, evidence suggests that the institutions in charge of ensuring their welfare have implemented programs or provided their services in a timely manner and with positive results, which has made it possible to guarantee the elderly´s constitutional rights.

Published

2021-11-15

How to Cite

Alvarado-Vélez, J. (2021). Constitutional rights and local reality of older adults in Ecuador. Journal of Research of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, (20), 183-197. https://doi.org/10.54789/rihumso.21.10.20.9

Issue

No. 20 (2021)

Section

Philosophy, Politics and Economy

Copyright (c) 2021 Julio Alvarado-Vélez

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