Unemployment Among Youth – A Sociological Study

Youth unemployment in India poses a significant socio – economic challenge with extensive repercussions. It is a serious International and National problem that affects individuals, households, and society. In India, this issue is aggravated by a rising population and the high demand for jobs. If not addressed, unemployment could have disastrous national implications. It is defined as the inability of willing and capable individuals to secure employment, despite being of working age. Essentially, unemployment refers to a shortage of job opportunities, not their complete absence. It is considered an involuntary inability to find income-generating work and is a significant sociological issue within society. This research explores the different factors, including discrepancies in education, shifts in the economy , and demographic pressures , that lead to the elevated rates of unemployment among young individuals in India. It also examines the profound causes and consequences of youth unemployment, which include psychological impacts such as increased stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as consequences like heightened crime rates, lack of policies, insufficient industries/opportunities, and a lack of awareness about government schemes. Furthermore, the paper investigates additional policy initiatives aimed at reducing youth unemployment.