La generación y ante el desafío de su inserción laboral: Realidades frente a estereotipos

Abstract

Young people Spain classed as belonging Generation Y are facing the transition to employment under even more adverse conditions than the previous generation (X), as a result of the economic crisis (2008-2015) prevailing as they reach working age. This paper aims to address the generational traits that are attributed to these young people in Spain, and contrast them with the data offered (Labour Force Survey, LFS, and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD, mainly). This aims to achieve a better understanding of the phenomenon to distinguish their true features and generational experiences from the testimony of somewhat unreliable sources. To this end, we analyse the main social types attributed to this generation (Not in Education, Employment, or Training, NEETs, mileuristas and boomerangs), technological changes that determine their profile (digital society), new migration trends, the influence of social stratification and the contribution of the family. The conclusions look in particular at the influence of certain factors (education, social class) to improve their employability, and the prevalence of the family as a key institution in supporting these young people, given the lack of other social actors.