Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The article addresses the topical issue of female unemployment. Historically, women's role was focused on household management and child-rearing, but over time this has changed: today, women's employment in industry, as well as in medicine and education, has become the norm. However, the contradiction between traditional views on this category of the able-bodied population and modern trends often leads to numerous problems in women's lives. The relevance of the study conducted by the authors is driven by the need for a comprehensive analysis of social and economic factors affecting the situation of unemployed women, as well as the development of practical recommendations aimed at their social adaptation and enhancing competitiveness in the labor market. The aim of the study was to examine the social problems of unemployed women, form their social portrait, and assess their position in the labor market. Narrative interviews were employed, enabling the identification not only of objective unemployment factors but also subjective aspects of how women perceive their situation. Qualitative method was selected due to its flexibility, allowing respondents to freely express thoughts and share personal stories, revealing unexpected aspects that structured methods might overlook. Such an approach provides deeper insights into respondents' subjective experiences, their views on the causes and consequences of unemployment, adaptation strategies, and supports more precise development of support measures. The study involved five unemployed women aged 30 to 50. The research holds both academic and practical value for ensuring sustainable development across all social groups. Only through a comprehensive approach involving state, business, and society can conditions be created to promote women's social integration and economic independence. The novelty lies in identifying key social and economic problems of unemployed women. The findings can be utilized by state and non-governmental organizations to improve the effectiveness of social support programs, vocational retraining, and labor market adaptation for women.
Source: SOCIETY AND SECURITY INSIGHTS
Institution: Bryansk State University
Language: English
Topic: Labour Market and Migration
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7127039174