Gender relations in the families of San Juan de Lurigancho and their influence on society, Lima-Peru.

Abstract

To analyze gender relations within families in San Juan de Lurigancho (SJL) and their influence on the reproduction of inequalities in the district's social life. Method. A quantitative study was conducted with 383 households proportionally selected by area using stratified sampling. A structured questionnaire was administered to the heads of household; descriptive and association analysis was performed. Informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical criteria for data protection were guaranteed. Results. Traditional patterns were observed in the distribution of care and domestic tasks, with male centralization of strategic decisions and persistent beliefs that justify control and physical punishment. A public discourse favorable to equality coexists with domestic practices that contradict it. This gap between statements and actions limits women's available time and opportunities for economic and community participation and consolidates symbolic and material hierarchies in public spaces. Conclusions. Gender asymmetries incubate in the family and spill over into the social sphere, requiring interventions that combine cultural transformation, shared responsibility for care, and strengthening accessible and non-revictimizing care pathways. Implications: It is recommended to articulate local policies with a gender perspective and community programs that dismantle stereotypes, promote new masculinities, and strengthen women's autonomy and agency in SJL, incorporating monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.