Is It Still a Man's World? Exploring Why Gen Z Men Face Higher Unemployment Rates Than Women

Challenges for Gen Z in the Job Market: Gen Z faces difficulties entering the job market due to an economic slowdown, reduced entry-level jobs from AI advancements, and changes in government policies affecting job availability.

Gender Disparity in Unemployment Rates: Recent data indicates that Gen Z men are experiencing higher unemployment rates compared to women, with traditional sectors like healthcare and education showing more opportunities for female graduates.

Historical Trends and Current Gaps: The trend of young men having higher unemployment than young women is not new, but the gap is widening, partly due to employers retaining current workers and limited hiring.

Pay Discrepancies in Gender-Dominated Fields: Industries predominantly employing women tend to offer lower pay; for example, median entry-level salaries in nursing are significantly less than those in computer science, which may deter men from entering these fields.