Women’s career opportunities in the 21st century - a systematic literature review Cover Image

Női karrierlehetőségek a 21. században – szisztematikus irodalomkutatás
Women’s career opportunities in the 21st century - a systematic literature review

Author(s): Zsófia Gaál, Nóra Obermayer
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Business Economy / Management, Human Resources in Economy, Business Ethics
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Keywords: female leaders; work and private life; career opportunities; PRISMA;

Summary/Abstract: Women’s roles and opportunities have changed significantly in the 21st century. Social norms, labor market trends, and technological innovations all influence women’s professional development. The aim of the study is a systematic literature review that highlights the fact that the number of publications investigating women’s roles has been steadily increasing in recent decades, and more and more professional materials deal with, for example, work-life balance and the labor market effects of having children. The research field is relatively new, and the explosion of publications in the past ten years can be attributed to the current wave of feminist movements, as well as the rise of the digital revolution and social media. The application of the PRISMA method during the systematic literature search reflects various aspects, such as the number of relevant publications, their distribution by research areas and countries. Further application of the PRISMA method and refinement of search criteria, even by narrowing the keywords, is expected to help the research to be more accurate and broader in scope, enabling the scientific community to better understand and evaluate studies and publications concerning women’s roles. This type of research not only helps to process and understand the literature background, but also plays an important role in raising social awareness, mapping solution proposals, which supports the breakthrough of the so-called glass ceiling and provides assistance in women’s career development. Its main points include education, employment inequality, family roles and patterns. After applying the methodology, the direction is clear: the most important factor is the correct use of the employer’s toolkit, monitoring the digital transformation and ensuring the possibility of working from home. The aim is that future trends and results can contribute to the promotion of gender equality.

  • Issue Year: 59/2025
  • Issue No: Spec. Iss.
  • Page Range: 29-40
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Hungarian
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