Indicators of Socioeconomic Marginalization of Youth in Post-Socialist Countries - EU Members

Ovaj rad istražuje izazove s kojima se mladi ljudi suočavaju u današnjem društvu, s posebnim naglaskom na probleme siromaštva, nezaposlenosti i stanovanja. Mladi su često ranjiva skupina koja se susreće s brojnim preprekama na putu prema samostalnosti i ostvarenju svojih ciljeva. Siromaštvo među mladima predstavlja ozbiljan problem koji može imati dugotrajne posljedice. Nedostatak financijskih resursa ograničava pristup društvu. Nezaposlenost se usko veže uz siromaštvo jer poteškoće u pronalasku stabilnog posla dovode do ekonomske nesigurnosti i frustracije, a mladi se često suočavaju s privremenim i nesigurnim zaposlenjem. Pitanje stanovanja također je važno za mlade. Visoke cijene stanova i nepristupačnost stambenih opcija mogu mladima otežati osamostaljenje i izgradnju vlastitog doma. U ovom radu je prikazana analiza navedenih ključnih izazova usporedno u Hrvatskoj i postsocijalističkim zemljama – članicama EU. Sve te zemlje prošle su kroz tranziciju koja je donijela jedinstven niz izazova za mlađu generaciju.This paper explores the challenges young people face in today's society, with a particular focus on issues of poverty, unemployment, and housing. Youth often constitute a vulnerable group encountering numerous obstacles on their path to independence and the realization of their goals. Poverty among young individuals presents a significant problem that can have long-lasting consequences. The lack of financial resources restricts their access to societal resources. Unemployment is closely linked to poverty, as difficulties in finding stable employment lead to economic insecurity and frustration, with young people often facing temporary and precarious jobs. Housing issues are also critical for young individuals, as high housing costs and the inaccessibility of housing options can hinder their ability to become independent and establish their own homes. This paper provides an analysis of these key challenges in both Croatia and post-socialist countries that are EU members. All these countries have undergone a transition that has brought forth a unique set of challenges for the younger generation