The experience of the indigenous women's house Juchari Kumanchikua Michoacán, Mexico. A public development policy

Abstract

The implementation of actions to remedy the gender equality gap in an indigenous region required an evaluation of indicators in planning, follow-up and budget allocation of the Casa de la Mujer Indígena model and its effectiveness as a public policy to address violence and women's human rights. With the interest of this research to analyze the model of care to improve services. The work that was promoted is with local impact, through an operative team that generates the bridge with the women of the community, which contributes directly to development. Through a methodology of verification of social programs, the study was conducted with the application of questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and work with a focus group. The organization works from the operational team, the support of institutions and civil society organizations. Despite its consolidation, it does not have a protocol to streamline its processes.The elimination of hegemonic and patriarchal ideologies that subordinate women requires significant processes to strengthen them in spaces that contribute to their recognition as persons with rights. The presented experience of comprehensive attention to violence from the learning of indigenous women allows them to grow in a space that strengthens inclusion and identity.