Individual Characteristics and the Social Exclusion of Young Unemployed and Precarious Youth

Abstract

This panel centers on the individual trajectories that lead to unemployment and precarious life among young people and the personal experience of social exclusion that can be the result of this situation. Social exclusion has been defined as individuals’ lack of participation in activities in which they are expected to participate. The concept of social exclusion is often mentioned in relation to employment status, especially together with the consequences of being unemployed or having an insecure employment. The issue of unemployment and social exclusion is particularly alarming among young people since they are in a crucial and sensitive period of their lives. How do individual characteristics affect experiences of social exclusion among young unemployed and precarious youth? Are there any significant differences between genders or between highly and low educated young unemployed and precarious? Do social networks and political participation play an important role for their situation? Does it matter what type of welfare state they live in? These are issues that can be raised and discussed in this panel.

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