ANALYZING CAUSES OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN DIGITALIZED ASTANA THROUGH ACTOR-NETWORK THEORY
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2024-11-22
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Nazarbayev University School of Sciences and Humanities
Abstract
This thesis examines the causes of youth unemployment and inadequate
employment in Astana through the framework of Actor-Network Theory (ANT)
and theoretical works such as Cyborg Theory and Entanglement Theory. The
research aims to map out the employment network of Astana to identify the
main destabilizing factors in order to provide policy recommendations. In order
to highlight critical actants in the network and their constant interactions with
each-other the data from the government supported "JOLTAP" project, which
surveyed 19,760 residents, will be utilized. Digitalization stands as the most
important actor in the network that has significantly reshaped social reality. The
thesis also examines the role of social norms, gender dynamics, and financial
burdens, including high levels of youth indebtedness and the impact of frozen
bank accounts on job opportunities. Through qualitative and quantitative
analyses, the study argues for targeted policy interventions, such as integrating
short-term vocational courses, promoting digital literacy, flexitime and
industrialization. By applying ANT the research aims to provide a
comprehensive understanding of youth employment challenges in a digitalized
urban context. Such an approach accentuates the complexity of youth
unemployment or inadequate employment as well as the need for
comprehensive policy decisions that are focused on the expansion of
capabilities.
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Type of access: Open access, Youth unemployment, Digitalization, Actor-Network Theory (ANT), Astana labor market, JOLTAP Project, Employment barriers, Cyborg Theory, Entanglement Theory, Precarious Employment, Government Policies, Industrialization, Youth NEET, Precariat
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Dildaim, Y. (2024). Analyzing causes of youth unemployment in digitalized Astana through actor-network theory. Nazarbayev University School of Sciences and Humanities.