Equity in higher education. A quality indicator

Abstract

In Mexico, there has been inequality in relation to equity in several areas, nevertheless, the labor that different institutions and organizations performs to eradicate situations of inequality caused by gender issues is also noteworthy. In educational institutions, from the basic to the highest levels, the inclusion of gender equality issues is important. Teachers teach about gender equality and carry out activities in which children and young people of both sexes participate with the same opportunities. Mexican legislation implicitly adopts the concept of equity by recognizing equality of achievement and establishes the fundamental criterion for assessing educational equity. The Autonomous University of Campeche considers in its Plan of Institutional Development to become an institution that respects the rights of equality of students and workers. The institution operates with full governance, in a healthy, respectful and cordial environment, promoting human rights, gender equity and multiculturalism. All this allows it to maintain the accreditation of its Educational Programs, supports the recognition of the Inter-Institutional Committees for the Evaluation of Higher Education A.C. and strengthens the quality standards established by the National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education (ANUIES)