Movilidad académica y estereotipos culturales

Abstract

This research examines the relationship between academic mobility and cultural stereotypes. A quantitative approach was used, allowing for precise and objective results. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 153 students from the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at the Technical University of Ambato. The study is characterized by a solid theoretical framework, supported by thorough bibliographic and field research. This enabled the review of various sources from authors specialized in the topic, delving into the problem and adequately contextualizing the phenomenon under study. The results show that, during academic mobility, local students often exhibit cultural stereotypes toward students from other regions. In some cases, this dynamic can be detrimental to those participating in academic mobility, affecting their experience and integration into the educational environment and creating a sense of exclusion in the academic setting. Academic mobility faces several obstacles that limit students, such as housing, economic, religious, cultural, and social factors. The research topic aligns with the line of investigation on social exclusion and inclusion of students from the perspective of Social Work.