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Economical 08/19/2024
D. Sorour Muhammad Khalil Saghir
It is noted that the current economic transformations that Iraqi society is witnessing, which include the intervention of capitalism in our economy, have greatly affected the labor market.
These transformations are represented by fluctuations in oil prices and the trend towards globalization and digitalization, which resulted in noticeable changes in the structure of the family and the roles of its members, because with the entry The digital economy and the global market. Fluctuations in oil prices have increased economic instability and reduced job opportunities, which has burdened families with financial pressures.
These pressures increase with rising unemployment rates, which may contribute to family disintegration.
Because of the difficulty of meeting life needs, which is witnessed by the majority of Iraqi families, as it causes a change in the distribution of roles within the family; Because individuals need to work more to support the family or adapt to unstable sources of income, individuals must adapt and focus on professional success and achieving financial independence.
As a result, we are now witnessing an increase in the participation of Iraqi women in the labor market to support the family financially.
Many of them entered the fields of handicrafts, product marketing, and self-employment in many fields, and
this change resulted in an unprecedented movement for women, which led to changes in the traditional roles within the Iraqi home, so the role of women in supporting the family economy became clear, and at the same time
This places a great burden on them, as the majority of working Iraqi women face difficulties in achieving a balance between work and family obligations, which affects their quality of life, in addition to social and cultural restrictions that affect their opportunities for professional advancement and financial independence.
Therefore, I will discuss the impact of these economic transformations in more depth, based on the vision of sociologist Ali Al-Wardi, who pointed out that economic changes play a major role in shaping the social structure and interactions within the family, such as the transition from the traditional economy to a more modern economy, as Iraqi families face... New challenges include changes in lifestyle, increasing financial pressures, and a change in traditional social roles.
These transformations have increased the gap between generations, as the younger generation adopts new lifestyles and concepts that differ from those adopted by previous generations.
In short, it can be said that the current economic transformations contribute In reshaping the social structure of the Iraqi family, where crises are dealt with in new ways that may redefine family relationships and social roles,
therefore, adapting to economic changes requires a flexible response from Iraqi family members, and to address the negative effects of economic transformations in the Iraqi family, a group can be considered:
Strategies that address various aspects of family life, including the
first aspect: the role of the government in improving the education system, because education must be in line with the needs of the labor market, which requires actual application, because it is not logical for medical colleges to graduate large numbers of students annually. Public and private universities, which are not compatible with the needs of the labor market, which leads to exacerbation of the dysfunction in Iraqi institutions. The
second aspect: enhancing cooperation between educational institutions, companies and ministries.
From these companies, young people can gain practical experiences during their studies, which improves their employment opportunities after graduation. As for The
third aspect is the role of local authorities in providing successful programs to support low-income families or those affected by economic transformations, by providing direct financial aid or support in the form of soft, interest-free loans.
All of this can reduce the financial pressures that families face and contribute to Its economic and social stability. The
fourth aspect is providing free education and vocational training, which play a vital role in addressing the negative economic impacts, by directing individuals towards acquiring new skills that are in line with the requirements of the modern market.
finally; Economic policies must focus on achieving sustainable and comprehensive development, by adopting policies that encourage investment in small and medium enterprises.
This will enhance local economic growth and create new job opportunities, which contributes to improving the economic situation of families in the long term, and contributes to achieving a balance between growth and development. Economic and protection of vulnerable groups to ensure family stability in light of the current economic transformations.
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Economical 08/19/2024
D. Sorour Muhammad Khalil Saghir
It is noted that the current economic transformations that Iraqi society is witnessing, which include the intervention of capitalism in our economy, have greatly affected the labor market.
These transformations are represented by fluctuations in oil prices and the trend towards globalization and digitalization, which resulted in noticeable changes in the structure of the family and the roles of its members, because with the entry The digital economy and the global market. Fluctuations in oil prices have increased economic instability and reduced job opportunities, which has burdened families with financial pressures.
These pressures increase with rising unemployment rates, which may contribute to family disintegration.
Because of the difficulty of meeting life needs, which is witnessed by the majority of Iraqi families, as it causes a change in the distribution of roles within the family; Because individuals need to work more to support the family or adapt to unstable sources of income, individuals must adapt and focus on professional success and achieving financial independence.
As a result, we are now witnessing an increase in the participation of Iraqi women in the labor market to support the family financially.
Many of them entered the fields of handicrafts, product marketing, and self-employment in many fields, and
this change resulted in an unprecedented movement for women, which led to changes in the traditional roles within the Iraqi home, so the role of women in supporting the family economy became clear, and at the same time
This places a great burden on them, as the majority of working Iraqi women face difficulties in achieving a balance between work and family obligations, which affects their quality of life, in addition to social and cultural restrictions that affect their opportunities for professional advancement and financial independence.
Therefore, I will discuss the impact of these economic transformations in more depth, based on the vision of sociologist Ali Al-Wardi, who pointed out that economic changes play a major role in shaping the social structure and interactions within the family, such as the transition from the traditional economy to a more modern economy, as Iraqi families face... New challenges include changes in lifestyle, increasing financial pressures, and a change in traditional social roles.
These transformations have increased the gap between generations, as the younger generation adopts new lifestyles and concepts that differ from those adopted by previous generations.
In short, it can be said that the current economic transformations contribute In reshaping the social structure of the Iraqi family, where crises are dealt with in new ways that may redefine family relationships and social roles,
therefore, adapting to economic changes requires a flexible response from Iraqi family members, and to address the negative effects of economic transformations in the Iraqi family, a group can be considered:
Strategies that address various aspects of family life, including the
first aspect: the role of the government in improving the education system, because education must be in line with the needs of the labor market, which requires actual application, because it is not logical for medical colleges to graduate large numbers of students annually. Public and private universities, which are not compatible with the needs of the labor market, which leads to exacerbation of the dysfunction in Iraqi institutions. The
second aspect: enhancing cooperation between educational institutions, companies and ministries.
From these companies, young people can gain practical experiences during their studies, which improves their employment opportunities after graduation. As for The
third aspect is the role of local authorities in providing successful programs to support low-income families or those affected by economic transformations, by providing direct financial aid or support in the form of soft, interest-free loans.
All of this can reduce the financial pressures that families face and contribute to Its economic and social stability. The
fourth aspect is providing free education and vocational training, which play a vital role in addressing the negative economic impacts, by directing individuals towards acquiring new skills that are in line with the requirements of the modern market.
finally; Economic policies must focus on achieving sustainable and comprehensive development, by adopting policies that encourage investment in small and medium enterprises.
This will enhance local economic growth and create new job opportunities, which contributes to improving the economic situation of families in the long term, and contributes to achieving a balance between growth and development. Economic and protection of vulnerable groups to ensure family stability in light of the current economic transformations.
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