Comparación de narrativas de masculinidad entre directores de teatro de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

This research presentation is trying to show, which are the narratives of two emerging adult theater directors, from the city of Guayaquil, belonging to the LGBTI + collective, about masculinity. In order to expand this research on masculinity under the direction of Eduardo Muñoa and Sandra Guerrero. The main objective of the research is to identify which are the most relevant symbolic elements about masculinity in emerging adults between 18 and 27 years of age, by compiling several anecdotes. A qualitative analysis was carried out, based on a semi-structured interview, to determine which are the main significant highlights of Guayaquil masculinity. Among the most relevant results, it was discovered that the "macho guayaco" is considered to be a “toxic person” who is always trying to be a superior person than the others, and is looking to make others feel inferior. However, the interviewees mentioned that this is not the case for every single person, and if they want to, people from Guayaquil can improve this imposed social character or label.