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Oksana Žabko

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Oksana Žabko

Ph.D. in Sociology

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6188-970X
20182025

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Research interests

Sociology of work, particularly in relation to occupation and skills, and related topics such as vocational education, learning at work

Labour migration and related issues concerning organisational practices that facilitate inclusion at work

Philosophy and history of science

Methodological debates in social research

Short biography

Oksana Žabko is a recognised researcher at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Latvia, with a research experience of over 20 years. Her research focuses on the analysis of labour market processes and labour migration, with a particular focus on discrimination in education and work and vulnerable and hard-to-reach target groups. Concurrently, she engages in research endeavours necessitating a sophisticated comprehension of qualitative or quantitative research methodologies.

OECD Fields of Science

  • 5.4 Sociology
  • 5.2 Economics and Business
  • 6.5 Other Humanities
  • 5.3 Education
  • 6.2 Languages and Literature
  • 5.8 Media and Communications
  • 6.3 Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  5. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  6. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  7. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  8. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  9. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water

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