The change in the political situation in the country, that is, the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, has exacerbated various issues, especially in the labor market. Employment instability, low wages, improper observance of labor contracts and rights, unsatisfactory working conditions have increased the level of unemployment. Due to unemployment, various social problems have exacerbated, which have not yet been properly resolved. Therefore, unemployment is currently a social "disease".
In this regard, the article describes the place and role of women in society, the problem of their unemployment, related to the independence of the country and the laws of market relations. Unemployment and female unemployment were studied and their concepts were defined. The features of female unemployment in modern society are highlighted on the basis of a comprehensive analysis by the materials of social research of scientists.
The analysis of the gender structure of the unemployed population is carried out. In the article the analysis of the share of the unemployed population and women in the unemployment rate in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out Also, the dynamics of unemployed women for reasons of unemployment and the level of female unemployment by level of education among the unemployed population are analyzed. The features of the level of education of registered unemployed women are considered. In addition, the socio –economic consequences of female unemployment and its importance in the labor market as an integral part of the labor market are studied.