Social Security Policy to Ensure Job Security for Female Workers in the Mekong Delta

  • Thị Thanh Hương Nguyễn
  • Thị Thục Nguyễn
Keywords: Social Security, Job Security, Social Security Policy, Female Workers, Employment Stability, Social Insurance, Hardship Assistance, Social Services, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Abstract

This study explores and analyzes how the social security (SS) system contributes to job security (JS) for female workers in the Mekong Delta. The findings reveal a relatively high level of job security among female workers, a low job turnover rate, and strong employee retention. Regression analysis confirms the positive impact of four key components of the SS system: employment stability, social insurance, hardship allowance, and access to basic social services. However, several challenges persist, including the lowest national rate of vocational training among female workers, a rising number of one-time social insurance withdrawals, and income disparities between industrial zones. A comprehensive implementation of solutions is highly recommended across all four dimensions of social security, with close coordination among the central government, local authorities, and enterprises.

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Thị Thanh Hương Nguyễn

TS., Viện Địa lý Nhân văn và Phát triển bền vững, Viện Hàn lâm Khoa học xã hội Việt Nam;
Email: huongdrcc@gmail.com

Thị Thục Nguyễn

ThS., Viện Địa lý Nhân văn và Phát triển bền vững, Viện Hàn lâm Khoa học xã hội Việt Nam

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Published
2026-01-31
Section
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT