Women in the future
In the era of automation, women are facing new problems that they have never met before. Millions of people might lose their jobs as a result of technological advancements, and many more will have to adjust their work habits. By 2030, 40 million to 160 million women worldwide may be required to change careers, frequently into higher-skilled ones. Women may be able to find more productive, better-paying jobs if they make these adjustments; if they don't, they may experience a rising wage gap or be forced to leave the workforce. In the era of automation, both men and women must be educated, mobile, and tech-savvy, yet women have many obstacles. Women must be able to progress ahead with the help of innovative new knowledge.
In both mature and developing economies, men and women tend to work in various professions, which influences how they are likely to be impacted by automation. For example, women make up more than 70% of healthcare and social support workers in several nations, but fewer than 25% of machine operators and craft workers.
Around the world, 40 million to 160 million women—7 to 24% of those already employed—might need to change jobs (the vast range reflects differing levels of automation). Men's rates are similar, ranging from 8% to 28%. Women may be able to maintain their jobs if they take advantage of transition opportunities; if they do not, gender inequality in the workplace may grow.
How many women may have to change their jobs around the world by 2030?
24% of them.
Many of them.
About 160 million.
About 70% of them.