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The Consequences of Unemployment in the Sphere of Human Dignity

Author(s): Anna Potasińska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology, Applied Sociology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: unemployment; human dignity; helplessness; social degradation;

Summary/Abstract: Employment has many functions in human life. It gives the opportunity for fulfill human needs, it is a source of social identity, and social status, it gives the opportunity to develop, as well as participate in a broader social activity. The consequences of unemployment can be very serious: from economic consequences, psychological, moral and social can lead to situations in which human dignity is humiliated. Unemployment is classified as difficult and traumatic situation. It can be seen as a failure, a situation which lowers self-esteem and directly affects human dignity. The phenomenon of lack of work changes the position of the individual in the social structure. That means social degradation. Studies show a decrease in the unemployed living standards as a result of unemployment. As a result of job loss the negative feelings may appear, like apathy, depression and even suicidal thoughts.

  • Issue Year: 43/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 73-84
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish