The Working Woman and Her Role in Socioeconomic Change (The Educated Woman Between Family and Professional Roles: An Inductive Analytical Study)

Abstract

This research addresses the topic of working women and their role in social and economic change in Libyan society. The research problem lies in the fact that while women play a significant role in bringing about social and economic change, society often views their role as secondary. The research aims to shed light on working women and their role in social and economic change, and to identify one of the areas in which working women have entered. The study also addressed the benefits and importance of women entering the workforce, highlighting its value and advantages for their families and communities. It emphasized how this empowers women, enhances their self-confidence, elevates their status, and fosters their integration into society. Furthermore, the study explored how women's participation contributes to alleviating hardships and advancing society. It also examined existing research and scientific theories on working women and their role in social and economic change. Based on the inductive-analytical approach employed, the study concluded that the role of working women in social and economic transformation within Libyan society is crucial. It found that improving the family's financial situation is a primary motivator for women to work, that marriage does not negatively impact their performance, and that work provides women with greater freedom, improves their economic circumstances, and raises their social standing. The study also demonstrated women's ability to contribute to the family economy, educate their children, and provide guidance and awareness in various fields. Finally, it identified the main obstacles hindering women's performance and sought to mitigate them, recognizing that women's work plays a vital role in driving social and economic change within their families and communities. We also hope that this study of ours will be followed by other field studies on working women and their role in social and economic change in Libyan society, in order to raise their role within their society, and then identify the problems specific to that framework.