Unemployment a social problem

Unemployment is the synonym of joblessness. By this term we understand a state of affairs in which a man or an able work force has to remain jobless in spite of the fact that he desires to get a job to earn his living. In other words, it is a situation in which aggregate employment remains static in response to an increased demand for its output. As a days pass, demand for more jobs increases. If there is not enough jobs in comparison with the demand, then the problem of unemployment occurs.

There are many reasons for Unemployment. Traditional education system, lack of vocational training and technical education, over population, agro-based economy above out look and attitude of the people are responsible for Unemployment. The education that our schools, collage and universities provide to the youth dose not match with the demand or requirement. In every areas of the economy, we need trained people. But our educational institutions, except for a few, do not produce and technical hand. On the other hand, our country lacks in technical education system like vocational training. Besides, one of the reasons for Unemployment is over population. The growth of population out-paces the economic development and naturally there is increasing volume of Unemployed people.

At present Unemployment is an acute problem in Bangladesh and other country of world. In view of the existing resources. Bangladesh seems to be over populated. Moreover, being an agricultural country, there is continuous pressure on land. Agriculture in Bangladesh is a seasonal occupation. The farmers have to sit idle for about six months or more. So more than sixty percent of the total population of Bangladesh are remaining unemployed for a considerable period. Beside, Bangladesh is industrially backward.

Depending on the nature of Unemployment, it can be classified to a number of categories. The United Nations experts have classified Unemployment into:

(a) cyclical (b) seasonal (c) technological (d) disguised Unemployment. In view of the peculiar condition prevailing in our economy. We can hardly categorize our Unemployment problem in accordance with the above classification.

Unemployment has a far reaching effect on the economy of the country. In fact, unemployed are social parasites. They drain upon the natural wealth hut can contribute noting for the economic progress of the country. They themselves also feel uneasy over the situation. The Unemployment problem deserves emphasis from two points of views, economic and socio-political. From an economic point of view, if this valuable work force could be used, it would be very useful for the economy. The increase in the national income and investment could have been much greater than, what we actually have. From the socio-political point of view, the failure of secure full employment is even more serious. The existence of a large scale unemployed people creates a potentially explosive socio- political situation. Besides, this may lead them to involve themselves in various anti-social activities and crimes.

Unemployment is really a great curse. It causes serious consequences. It brings starvation to the individual as well as the family and crimes, discontent and vice to the society. So all possible efforts must be made to solve the problem. Though it is hard to uproot the curse like unemployment but it is not impossible. To remove the problem industrialization should be done rapidly, so that more new employment could be generated. Besides, more small and cottage industries should be set. People have to change their out-look and attitude. Instead of looking for clerical job in offices, dairy and poultry farming. The Govt. should also help them by providing interest free loans this purpose.

An employed man leads a life of dishonor. He loses all sense of self-prestige and every one considers him as an object of pity. So we should try heart and should to get rid of this unwanted problem. The government must adopt all possible measures to exploit the available resources and wealth and try to maximize the production by minimum investment. Effective measures must have to be taken to keep the population growth under control. It we can successfully realize our plans and programmes, we hope that we will be able to reduce this problem though not completely remove it.