The phenomenon of involution refers to the fact that in a highly competitive environment, in order to obtain stable work and social status, individuals continue to improve their quality and ability, resulting in increased overall social competition pressure and an increase in unemployment.
Involution is particularly common in China, a country with a booming economy. With the progress of society, people's desire to pursue material life has gradually increased, and their requirements for personal ability have also increased. As a result, college students and professionals are investing in education and training to gain a better competitive advantage. However, overinvestment has led to a surplus of talented people, and unemployment has increased under intense competition.
At the same time, long working hours have also become one of the manifestations of involution. In order to earn more income, many people voluntarily work overtime or even give up vacations in the hope of improving their competitiveness. However, working long hours not only cause physical and mental health problems, but also lead to a downturn in rapid economic consumption.
Rising unemployment has a direct impact on overall consumption, as the unemployed do not have access to a stable income. On the contrary, working hours are too long, and people do not have enough time to buy and enjoy consumer goods. In this case, consumer demand shows a trend of stagnation or even decline, resulting in a sluggish consumption.
Therefore, we must recognize the negative impact of involution and take effective measures to solve this problem.
First: The education system needs to be reformed to reduce excessive demands on students' abilities and encourage the development of diversity and creativity.
Second: the government should provide more employment opportunities, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and reduce unemployment.
Third: Emphasize the balance of workers' rights and interests, and implement a reasonable working time and vacation system to ensure work-life balance.
All in all, the high unemployment rate and low consumption caused by the involution phenomenon have attracted widespread attention. We must work together to solve this problem and achieve sustainable social development by reforming education, creating jobs, and protecting workers' rights. Only then can we build a more harmonious, stable and prosperous society.