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Gen Z Women Outpace Men in Healthcare as Tech and Business Lag
6 Aug
Summary
- Gen Z women have higher job stability, dominating healthcare and nursing
- Gen Z men face higher unemployment, struggling in tech and business sectors
- Traditional career paths disappearing, AI disrupting entry-level jobs
As of August 2025, the job market has seen a significant shift, with Gen Z women outpacing their male peers in certain sectors. While the overall labor market has cooled, with fewer jobs created and lower labor force participation, Gen Z women have found success in the growing healthcare industry.
The data shows that Gen Z men have struggled more than their female counterparts, facing higher unemployment rates since the pandemic began. This trend is particularly pronounced in traditionally male-dominated fields like tech and business, where hiring has slowed and layoffs have increased.
In contrast, Gen Z women have found stability and growth in healthcare, a sector that has continued to add jobs in the past year. The nursing profession, in particular, has seen a surge in female representation, with around 90% of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and nurse practitioners being women as of 2022.
The shift in the job market can be attributed to the disruption of traditional career paths, as well as the impact of emerging technologies like AI on entry-level roles. As companies have become more cautious in their hiring, it has become increasingly challenging for new labor market entrants, especially young men, to find opportunities in their desired fields.
Despite the success of Gen Z women in healthcare, the industry's predominantly female workforce often faces lower pay compared to male-dominated sectors. Experts suggest that improving working conditions, pay, and benefits in these traditionally female-dominated fields could help attract more men and address the growing employment gap between young women and men.
