Social, Structural and Individual Explanation of Women's Employability in Political Science

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1 Department of Sociology, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran

2 Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

3 PhD Student of Political Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

The employability of graduates, especially in humanities, is one of the important issues in the field of education, and considering the high volume of admissions in universities, it is very important to investigate this issue. This study aims to examine the relationship between female political science graduates' employability and their engagement in continuing education.
Two research metho​dologies were employed: secondary analysis of data obtained from the educational system's alumni information system, with a specific emphasis on graduation rates and gender distribution. Graduates were surveyed via telephone with regard to their employment status, motivations, and reasons for continuing their education.
There is a high graduation rate (80%) in political science, with women comprising 53% of graduates and holding the majority of top positions (51%). The telephone survey revealed a 51% employment rate among graduates, with most employed in the public sector on full-time contracts. Financial independence was cited by graduates as the principal incentive for securing employment, while unemployment was primarily attributed to a dearth of opportunities. Continuing education was identified as the primary impetus for these individuals. Regression analysis revealed that employment is influenced by variables such as city residence in Mashhad and involvement in student organizations (both on and off campus), which presumably offer opportunities for skill development.
The study suggests a link between continuing education, participation in student organizations, and employability among female political science graduates.

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Quarterly of Social Studies and Research in Iran
Volume 13, Issue 1 - Serial Number 50
January 2024
Pages 127-144

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