Definition of unemployment A person is unemployed if he or she desires employment but cannot find a job. According to the strict definition only those people who take active steps to find employment, but fail to do so, are regarded as unemployed. The expanded definition, on the other hand, includes everyone who desires employment, irrespective of whether or not they actively tried to obtain a job.
Reasons for unemployment
ECONOMY Economy
Lack of marketable skills
Experience needed
Equity bill
Lack of work ethics
Migration from neighbouring countries
Job growth has traditionally been in the service, mining and agricultural industries. Employment has declined significantly
Poor working conditions
Too many people with the same skills / qualification
Lack of education
Diseases like HIV/AIDS
Foreigners who are highly skilled and take all the top, high paying jobs.
Foreigners applying for asylum are cheap labour and will accept the lowest wage.
Impact Of Unemployment
Increase in crime
Poverty
Illiteracy
Health problems
Low self-esteem
Depression
Suicide
Substance abuse
Increase in divorce-rate
Family problems