Análisis socioespacial de la zona de tolerancia en la ciudad de Cuenca post pandemia

Abstract

This research focuses on the red light district located in the Cayambe, a neighborhood in the city of Cuenca. The main goal is to analyze power relations in the area and the influence of its actors. In this context, the red light district in Cuenca is analyzed as a social space that is linked to activities such as sex work, liquor sales, distribution of illicit substances, and so on. Therefore, it is intended to identify how it is configured spatially, socially and the influence that power relations have on the tolerance zone in Cuenca. Regarding the methodology, a qualitative approach is proposed in order to analyze, describe and explain in detail the studied area based on socio-spatial geography. As research instruments for the collection of information, interviews to key actors were applied. In addition, field observation was carried our to the understand how power is distributed and how it is being built in the red light district in Cuenca from socio-spatial relations. On the other hand, a bibliographic review was done to identify key concepts that allow us to understand the spatial configuration of power in the red light district. As results, once the red light district was characterized, different problems were identified.