Unemployment

Unemployment is an issue that plagues almost every country. When the number of jobs demanded by the youth and others in a country exceeds the number of available jobs there is unemployment. Unemployment has deleterious effects on the society and the economy of the country. Unemployed persons are unable to meet their requirements of food, clothing and shelter. The unemployed would form part of the poorer sections of society. With greater unemployment there is greater poverty. Without access to nutritious food, the poor and unemployed become vulnerable to develop illnesses and diseases of malnutrition that may become fatal too. Those who lack a livelihood, and are thus deprived of resources, may also lack access to hygiene and cleanliness that may make them susceptible to ill health. Unemployed people are also liable to develop psychological conditions requiring medical attention. With greater unemployment there is an increase in the number of homeless persons and street dwellers. Unemployment is also responsible for increased beggary. When people are unable to satisfy their needs due to lack of sufficient resources, they take to begging. With increased unemployment there is also a high rate of crime such as murder, rape, robbing, burglary and cheating in society.