Latest items for Dominican Republic
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The effective implementation of the gender quota has been hindered by political parties that are reluctant to comply and by administrative and jurisdictional bodies that apply and interpret the law without a gender perspective. In this regard, the Central Electoral Board (JCE) issued Resolution 28-2019, by which it distributed the seats in the municipal and congressional electoral districts in accordance with the gender quota. In calculating how many male and female candidates would fill the quota according to the total number of seats in each district, the JCE made incorrect calculations (equivalent to percentages below 40 per cent) for several districts at the governorship and provincial levels. Given that these...more
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-1
"The effective implementation of the gender quota has been hindered by political parties that are reluctant to comply and by administrative and jurisdictional bodies that apply and interpret the law without a gender perspective. In this regard, the Central Electoral Board (JCE) issued Resolution 28-2019, by which it distributed the seats in the municipal and congressional electoral districts in accordance with the gender quota. In calculating how many male and female candidates would fill the quota according to the total number of seats in each district, the JCE made incorrect calculations (equivalent to percentages below 40 per cent) for several districts at the governorship and provincial levels. Given that these...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911. Of these, 1,262 referred to physical, psychological, verbal and property violence. They also provided protection from extreme violence to 1,241 women and their children under 13. Half of this figure, 662, was received in June alone, when confinement and curfews were relaxed 12. The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5).
Variables: UVAW-PRACTICE-1
"The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911. Of these, 1,262 referred to physical, psychological, verbal and property violence. They also provided protection from extreme violence to 1,241 women and their children under 13. Half of this figure, 662, was received in June alone, when confinement and curfews were relaxed 12. The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since 2012, the women's movement, feminists and civil society organizations have proposed the approval of the bill that creates the Integral System of Prevention, Attention and Sanction of Violence against Women. Despite the fact that this project has been enriched, welcomed by the Gender Equality Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, presented and discussed on several occasions before the National Congress, no consensus has been reached for its approval" (4-5).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"Since 2012, the women's movement, feminists and civil society organizations have proposed the approval of the bill that creates the Integral System of Prevention, Attention and Sanction of Violence against Women. Despite the fact that this project has been enriched, welcomed by the Gender Equality Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, presented and discussed on several occasions before the National Congress, no consensus has been reached for its approval" (4-5).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN COMMITTEE FOR THE DEFENSE OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (CLADEM-DR): regional network that articulates women and organizations that, from a socio-legal feminist approach, seek social transformation and the construction of radical democracies, for the full exercise and enjoyment of human rights by all women. CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE GÉNERO DE INTEC (CEG-INTEC): organization dedicated to higher education, research and public policy advocacy from a gender perspective. CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN PARA LA ACCIÓN FEMENINA (CIPAF): founded in 1980 to contribute to the integral development of women by promoting their participation in conditions of equality in all areas of the country's economic, social and political life. FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG...more
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-1
"LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN COMMITTEE FOR THE DEFENSE OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (CLADEM-DR): regional network that articulates women and organizations that, from a socio-legal feminist approach, seek social transformation and the construction of radical democracies, for the full exercise and enjoyment of human rights by all women. CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE GÉNERO DE INTEC (CEG-INTEC): organization dedicated to higher education, research and public policy advocacy from a gender perspective. CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN PARA LA ACCIÓN FEMENINA (CIPAF): founded in 1980 to contribute to the integral development of women by promoting their participation in conditions of equality in all areas of the country's economic, social and political life. FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STIFTUNG...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Most of the victims of femicide had not filed complaints" (4).
Variables: MURDER-PRACTICE-1
"Most of the victims of femicide had not filed complaints" (4).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The Dominican Republic is the fifth country in Latin America with the highest rate of femicide per 100,000 women, after El Salvador, Honduras, Bolivia and Guatemala . According to the Attorney General's Office (PGR), 1,444 femicides were recorded between 2005 and 2019. In 2019, there were 77,837 complaints of gender and domestic violence, 6,914 complaints of sexual offences, 77 femicides and 19,908 protection orders issued . Most of the victims of femicide had not filed complaints" (4). "These agreements, only in 2019, claimed the lives of Anibel González and Juana Domínguez, whose perpetrators were benefited by abbreviated criminal agreements despite the fact that the figure did not legally qualify for...more
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"The Dominican Republic is the fifth country in Latin America with the highest rate of femicide per 100,000 women, after El Salvador, Honduras, Bolivia and Guatemala . According to the Attorney General's Office (PGR), 1,444 femicides were recorded between 2005 and 2019. In 2019, there were 77,837 complaints of gender and domestic violence, 6,914 complaints of sexual offences, 77 femicides and 19,908 protection orders issued . Most of the victims of femicide had not filed complaints" (4). "These agreements, only in 2019, claimed the lives of Anibel González and Juana Domínguez, whose perpetrators were benefited by abbreviated criminal agreements despite the fact that the figure did not legally qualify for...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"By comparison, 54 maternal deaths were recorded in June 2018, while for the same period in 2019, the data show 46 deaths" (15).
Variables: MMR-DATA-1
"By comparison, 54 maternal deaths were recorded in June 2018, while for the same period in 2019, the data show 46 deaths" (15).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: MABFC-DATA-1
"Teenage pregnancy in the Dominican Republic is a complex issue of high concern on the national agenda. Available official data indicate that 22% of women between the ages of 12-19 have been pregnant. This rate is 34% higher than the average for Latin American and Caribbean countries" (13). "1,615 girls under 15 years gave birth in 2016" (13).
Variables: MABFC-DATA-1
"Teenage pregnancy in the Dominican Republic is a complex issue of high concern on the national agenda. Available official data indicate that 22% of women between the ages of 12-19 have been pregnant. This rate is 34% higher than the average for Latin American and Caribbean countries" (13). "1,615 girls under 15 years gave birth in 2016" (13).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911... The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5). "Allocate sufficient public resources to expand the capacity and territorial coverage of the shelters, which are the responsibility of the Ministry of Women's Affairs" (6). This implies that there are shelters, but they need to be improved (ELW - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911... The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5). "Allocate sufficient public resources to expand the capacity and territorial coverage of the shelters, which are the responsibility of the Ministry of Women's Affairs" (6). This implies that there are shelters, but they need to be improved (ELW - CODER COMMENT).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"It is estimated that less than 5 per cent of all complaints of gender violence, domestic violence and sexual offences are finally adjudicated. Despite this, neither the judiciary nor the Office of the Attorney- General of the Republic has conducted investigations in which they have made public the reasons for this very high rate of impunity. Civil society organizations, when trying to undertake investigations in this regard, have encountered obstacles from the highest levels when trying to access files, victims and personnel of the agencies that process the complaints. Another element that contributes to impunity in cases of gender-based violence and, in many cases, even the death of the victim,...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1
"It is estimated that less than 5 per cent of all complaints of gender violence, domestic violence and sexual offences are finally adjudicated. Despite this, neither the judiciary nor the Office of the Attorney- General of the Republic has conducted investigations in which they have made public the reasons for this very high rate of impunity. Civil society organizations, when trying to undertake investigations in this regard, have encountered obstacles from the highest levels when trying to access files, victims and personnel of the agencies that process the complaints. Another element that contributes to impunity in cases of gender-based violence and, in many cases, even the death of the victim,...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In 2019, there were… 6,914 complaints of sexual offences" (4).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In 2019, there were… 6,914 complaints of sexual offences" (4).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"It is estimated that less than 5 per cent of all complaints of gender violence, domestic violence and sexual offences are finally adjudicated. Despite this, neither the judiciary nor the Office of the Attorney- General of the Republic has conducted investigations in which they have made public the reasons for this very high rate of impunity. Civil society organizations, when trying to undertake investigations in this regard, have encountered obstacles from the highest levels when trying to access files, victims and personnel of the agencies that process the complaints. Another element that contributes to impunity in cases of gender-based violence and, in many cases, even the death of the victim,...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"It is estimated that less than 5 per cent of all complaints of gender violence, domestic violence and sexual offences are finally adjudicated. Despite this, neither the judiciary nor the Office of the Attorney- General of the Republic has conducted investigations in which they have made public the reasons for this very high rate of impunity. Civil society organizations, when trying to undertake investigations in this regard, have encountered obstacles from the highest levels when trying to access files, victims and personnel of the agencies that process the complaints. Another element that contributes to impunity in cases of gender-based violence and, in many cases, even the death of the victim,...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"In past years 2018 and 2019, the National Congress approved important reforms to the Dominican electoral legislative framework: Law 33-18 on Political Parties, Groups and Movements and Law 15-19 on the Electoral Regime. These legislative pieces brought with them an increase in the percentage allocated to the electoral gender quota for certain popularly elected positions at the municipal and congressional level, whose proportion rose from 33% to a minimum of 40%" (8).
Variables: LBHO-LAW-2
"In past years 2018 and 2019, the National Congress approved important reforms to the Dominican electoral legislative framework: Law 33-18 on Political Parties, Groups and Movements and Law 15-19 on the Electoral Regime. These legislative pieces brought with them an increase in the percentage allocated to the electoral gender quota for certain popularly elected positions at the municipal and congressional level, whose proportion rose from 33% to a minimum of 40%" (8).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"The representation in the Senate 2016-2020 had only 3 women in 32 positions. In the Chamber of Deputies for the same period, women held only 28.1% of the seats. The Senate 2020-2024 will have 4 women" (9).
Variables: LBHO-DATA-1
"The representation in the Senate 2016-2020 had only 3 women in 32 positions. In the Chamber of Deputies for the same period, women held only 28.1% of the seats. The Senate 2020-2024 will have 4 women" (9).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Ana Maria Belique, leader of the Recognized Stateless People's Movement, was illegally detained by the national police for protesting against racial discrimination and in solidarity with the African-American people over the death of George Floyd; while because of this initiative, ultra- nationalist groups have intensified threats, hate speech and xenophobia against her, as well as against Haitian migrants and their descendants, and the government has not taken action" (7).
Variables: IIP-PRACTICE-2
"Ana Maria Belique, leader of the Recognized Stateless People's Movement, was illegally detained by the national police for protesting against racial discrimination and in solidarity with the African-American people over the death of George Floyd; while because of this initiative, ultra- nationalist groups have intensified threats, hate speech and xenophobia against her, as well as against Haitian migrants and their descendants, and the government has not taken action" (7).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Ministry of Women's Affairs itself, which has indicated that it only provides legal services to women victims of gender violence or domestic violence where an aggressor man is involved" (5).
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"Ministry of Women's Affairs itself, which has indicated that it only provides legal services to women victims of gender violence or domestic violence where an aggressor man is involved" (5).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"This could also explain the decrease of two percentage points in terms of women's representation in the councils (32.30% of women councilors elected in 2016 ; 30.25% of women councilors elected in 2020)" (9). "At the Central Bank, which is the body where the main economic decisions are taken, none of the 10 members of its Monetary Board is a woman. In the municipal elections held in March 2020, it was only possible to reach the quota at the municipal council level (30.25 per cent), and in the mayoral offices women barely reached 12.03 per cent. Women's participation in decision-making bodies has historically remained very low, despite the regulations in...more
Variables: GP-DATA-1
"This could also explain the decrease of two percentage points in terms of women's representation in the councils (32.30% of women councilors elected in 2016 ; 30.25% of women councilors elected in 2020)" (9). "At the Central Bank, which is the body where the main economic decisions are taken, none of the 10 members of its Monetary Board is a woman. In the municipal elections held in March 2020, it was only possible to reach the quota at the municipal council level (30.25 per cent), and in the mayoral offices women barely reached 12.03 per cent. Women's participation in decision-making bodies has historically remained very low, despite the regulations in...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The feminization of migration, the absence of a national care policy, the growing participation of women in the workforce and the ageing of society are some of the reasons for the increased demand for domestic services both at home and abroad. In the Dominican Republic, there are approximately 266,000 domestic workers, 96% of whom are women and more than half of whom are heads of household or single mothers, the vast majority of whom live in conditions of poverty and extreme poverty. Although the constitution establishes that domestic work is an economic activity that creates added value, produces wealth and social well-being (Art. 55, section 11), in practice, it has...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The feminization of migration, the absence of a national care policy, the growing participation of women in the workforce and the ageing of society are some of the reasons for the increased demand for domestic services both at home and abroad. In the Dominican Republic, there are approximately 266,000 domestic workers, 96% of whom are women and more than half of whom are heads of household or single mothers, the vast majority of whom live in conditions of poverty and extreme poverty. Although the constitution establishes that domestic work is an economic activity that creates added value, produces wealth and social well-being (Art. 55, section 11), in practice, it has...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"[T]he impact of the [COVID-19] crisis on the economy will have repercussions mainly on the informal sector, which represents 49% of the country's economic activity and in which women represent 23%" (3). "Such differences are also seen in the average monthly income, where women's wages represent 83.4% of those received by men in general, 89.1% in the formal sector and 64.2% in the informal sector" (12).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"[T]he impact of the [COVID-19] crisis on the economy will have repercussions mainly on the informal sector, which represents 49% of the country's economic activity and in which women represent 23%" (3). "Such differences are also seen in the average monthly income, where women's wages represent 83.4% of those received by men in general, 89.1% in the formal sector and 64.2% in the informal sector" (12).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"In the Dominican Republic, it is estimated that the average hourly wage for men is RD$108.00 while for women it is RD$99.00, equivalent to 91.7% of that received by men. Such differences are also seen in the average monthly income, where women's wages represent 83.4% of those received by men in general, 89.1% in the formal sector and 64.2% in the informal sector. Gaps in monthly labor income are present in all sectors and branches of activity and occupational groups and categories, except in the construction sector (194.5% is the ratio of women's wages to men's)" (12).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"In the Dominican Republic, it is estimated that the average hourly wage for men is RD$108.00 while for women it is RD$99.00, equivalent to 91.7% of that received by men. Such differences are also seen in the average monthly income, where women's wages represent 83.4% of those received by men in general, 89.1% in the formal sector and 64.2% in the informal sector. Gaps in monthly labor income are present in all sectors and branches of activity and occupational groups and categories, except in the construction sector (194.5% is the ratio of women's wages to men's)" (12).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Ministry of Women's Affairs itself, which has indicated that it only provides legal services to women victims of gender violence or domestic violence where an aggressor man is involved" (5). "The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911... The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5). "Allocate sufficient public resources to expand the capacity and territorial coverage of the shelters, which are the responsibility of...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"Ministry of Women's Affairs itself, which has indicated that it only provides legal services to women victims of gender violence or domestic violence where an aggressor man is involved" (5). "The Ministry of Women reports that during the state of emergency declared by the Covid-19 pandemic, between March 17 and June 28, 2020, it provided 2,322 services through its hotline and in coordination with the National System of Emergency Care, 911... The services of the Línea Mujer *212 and Las Casas de Acogida, declared as essential services during the pandemic" (5). "Allocate sufficient public resources to expand the capacity and territorial coverage of the shelters, which are the responsibility of...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis in the Dominican context where women have the burden of unpaid work and care in the home, has increased violence in the home" (3). "In 2019, there were 77,837 complaints of gender and domestic violence" (4).
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis in the Dominican context where women have the burden of unpaid work and care in the home, has increased violence in the home" (3). "In 2019, there were 77,837 complaints of gender and domestic violence" (4).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: DLB-DATA-1
"Women spend an average of 31.2 hours per week in unpaid work, while men work only 9.6 hours in unpaid work. The difference of 21.6 hours shows the great inequalities in the distribution of unpaid work on the basis of gender in the performance of tasks that are carried out without pay and without social recognition to the disadvantage of women, and limiting their economic independence. In contrast, men devote an average of 37.1 hours per week to paid work, and women devote 19.5 hours" (12).
Variables: DLB-DATA-1
"Women spend an average of 31.2 hours per week in unpaid work, while men work only 9.6 hours in unpaid work. The difference of 21.6 hours shows the great inequalities in the distribution of unpaid work on the basis of gender in the performance of tasks that are carried out without pay and without social recognition to the disadvantage of women, and limiting their economic independence. In contrast, men devote an average of 37.1 hours per week to paid work, and women devote 19.5 hours" (12).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: SMES-DATA-1, SMES-DATA-2, CWC-DATA-2
"By 2016, the percentage of poor people is higher in rural areas (37.9%) than in urban areas (26.6%), and in households headed by women (26.7%) than by men (20.9%). Similarly, there is a higher percentage of women (30.37%) in poverty than men (27.4%) at the national level, and within the group of women, those living in rural areas are the most affected by poverty (40.41%)" (3).
Variables: SMES-DATA-1, SMES-DATA-2, CWC-DATA-2
"By 2016, the percentage of poor people is higher in rural areas (37.9%) than in urban areas (26.6%), and in households headed by women (26.7%) than by men (20.9%). Similarly, there is a higher percentage of women (30.37%) in poverty than men (27.4%) at the national level, and within the group of women, those living in rural areas are the most affected by poverty (40.41%)" (3).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: CLCW-LAW-1
"The State has not relaxed the requirement for a foreign mother's passport when the father is Dominican in order to register the minor as Dominican. The civil law presumes the child born to the mother and the father can only recognize him if it is his will; without the mother's passport the child cannot be registered as Dominican by blood, nor the subsequent generations, increasing the risk of statelessness. Gender discrimination is clear, as it does not happen when the mother is Dominican" (6).
Variables: CLCW-LAW-1
"The State has not relaxed the requirement for a foreign mother's passport when the father is Dominican in order to register the minor as Dominican. The civil law presumes the child born to the mother and the father can only recognize him if it is his will; without the mother's passport the child cannot be registered as Dominican by blood, nor the subsequent generations, increasing the risk of statelessness. Gender discrimination is clear, as it does not happen when the mother is Dominican" (6).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: CLCC-PRACTICE-1
"Structural and racial discrimination against migrants of Haitian citizenship and their descendants born in the Dominican Republic is historical, manifesting itself in systematic patterns of economic, social and cultural marginalization. In the case of women and girls of Haitian origin (and generations) who live in extreme poverty in isolated communities called 'bateyes', the non-recognition of the right to Dominican nationality and under-registration is disproportionate, seriously impacting their rights. A UNFPA study in 2018 showed the difference and reduced access to rights and services by the Haitian-born population in the country compared to another national origin. Constitutional Court Ruling No. 168 of September 23, 2013 is still in force, massively and...more
Variables: CLCC-PRACTICE-1
"Structural and racial discrimination against migrants of Haitian citizenship and their descendants born in the Dominican Republic is historical, manifesting itself in systematic patterns of economic, social and cultural marginalization. In the case of women and girls of Haitian origin (and generations) who live in extreme poverty in isolated communities called 'bateyes', the non-recognition of the right to Dominican nationality and under-registration is disproportionate, seriously impacting their rights. A UNFPA study in 2018 showed the difference and reduced access to rights and services by the Haitian-born population in the country compared to another national origin. Constitutional Court Ruling No. 168 of September 23, 2013 is still in force, massively and...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-1
"The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis in the Dominican context where women have the burden of unpaid work and care in the home, has increased violence in the home, as well as the increase in the price of the family basket has repercussions on the possibility of women and girls to obtain the necessary items for menstrual care" (3).
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-1
"The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 crisis in the Dominican context where women have the burden of unpaid work and care in the home, has increased violence in the home, as well as the increase in the price of the family basket has repercussions on the possibility of women and girls to obtain the necessary items for menstrual care" (3).
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: ASR-DATA-1
"The above is verified from secondary education in the selection of young women in the courses of the technical-professional modality, women are 50.2% of the students, but they are concentrated mainly in technical training lines that reinforce the trades traditionally assigned to women, such as hotel management (cooking, bakery and pastry, room service, hotel reception), commerce (secretarial, accounting and human resources), and services (beauty and hairdressing, police, domestic service, nursing), among others. In careers related to ICTs and engineering, women are still underrepresented, for example in civil engineering (index of femininity 0.43), Computing (0.69); and Industrial (0.61), which are generally better valued and better paid in the market, and in28...more
Variables: ASR-DATA-1
"The above is verified from secondary education in the selection of young women in the courses of the technical-professional modality, women are 50.2% of the students, but they are concentrated mainly in technical training lines that reinforce the trades traditionally assigned to women, such as hotel management (cooking, bakery and pastry, room service, hotel reception), commerce (secretarial, accounting and human resources), and services (beauty and hairdressing, police, domestic service, nursing), among others. In careers related to ICTs and engineering, women are still underrepresented, for example in civil engineering (index of femininity 0.43), Computing (0.69); and Industrial (0.61), which are generally better valued and better paid in the market, and in28...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, AOM-PRACTICE-1
"Law 136-03 criminalizes sexual practices with a child or adolescent by an adult, or a person five (5) years older, for their own sexual gratification, without consideration of the child's or adolescents psychosexual development, even when no physical contact occurs. However, the Dominican Criminal Code establishes that when the abuser, also called the seducer, marries the aggrieved child, that is, raped, he can only be prosecuted if the persons or guardians in charge of the child demand the annulment of the marriage, and he can only be convicted after this annulment has been pronounced. This legal framework legitimizes transactional practices where the family does not criminally prosecute the adult male...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, AOM-PRACTICE-1
"Law 136-03 criminalizes sexual practices with a child or adolescent by an adult, or a person five (5) years older, for their own sexual gratification, without consideration of the child's or adolescents psychosexual development, even when no physical contact occurs. However, the Dominican Criminal Code establishes that when the abuser, also called the seducer, marries the aggrieved child, that is, raped, he can only be prosecuted if the persons or guardians in charge of the child demand the annulment of the marriage, and he can only be convicted after this annulment has been pronounced. This legal framework legitimizes transactional practices where the family does not criminally prosecute the adult male...more
April 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.
Countries: Dominican Republic
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"In the Dominican Republic, marriage is a civil contract, so it is regulated by the Dominican Civil Code, which dates from 1884. The requirements for contracting marriage are: 'For the man to be 18 years old and for the woman to be 15 years old. Minors under 18 years of age may marry with parental consent, but a man before his 16th birthday and a woman before her 15th birthday may marry if they apply to the competent judge for a dispensation from the age requirement.' Law 136-03, which establishes the Code for the System for the Protection of the Fundamental Rights of Children and Adolescents, restricts the request for...more
Variables: AOM-LAW-1
"In the Dominican Republic, marriage is a civil contract, so it is regulated by the Dominican Civil Code, which dates from 1884. The requirements for contracting marriage are: 'For the man to be 18 years old and for the woman to be 15 years old. Minors under 18 years of age may marry with parental consent, but a man before his 16th birthday and a woman before her 15th birthday may marry if they apply to the competent judge for a dispensation from the age requirement.' Law 136-03, which establishes the Code for the System for the Protection of the Fundamental Rights of Children and Adolescents, restricts the request for...more