Women Over 40 in the Workforce: Social Barriers, Adjustments, and Support Systems for Career Launch and Re-Entry - A Global Perspective

Dr. Ranjini Rajagopal

Abstract: Women who launch or enter a career after the age of 40 face unique challenges of cultural, economic and social structures. While global labour markets rapidly emphasize inclusion, midlife remains structural and altitudinal obstacles for women's workforce participation. The letter examines social determinants affecting the re -entry of career among more than 40 women, analyses obstacles such as gender stereotypes, age -old, and careful roles, and examine adjustment and strategies employed by women. It also highlights the role of institutional and social support systems, including policies, training programs and organizational initiatives. A comparative global perspective underlines the difference between developed and developing economies in enabling women's regeneration. Addressing these obstacles is not only a gender equity issue, but also a matter of social justice and economic stability.

Keywords: Women over 40, Workforce re-entry, Social barriers, Gender equity, Career transitions

How to Cite?: Dr. Ranjini Rajagopal, "Women Over 40 in the Workforce: Social Barriers, Adjustments, and Support Systems for Career Launch and Re-Entry - A Global Perspective", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1278-1280, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25925144129, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25925144129