Changing Working Lives: Women and Automation in the Labour Market This paper takes a policy-oriented approach. It draws on evidence from peer-­reviewed research, policy reports and‘grey literature’ to examine the potential impact of automation on women’s participation in the labour market. This im­portant topic has largely been overlooked in current policy debates. The paper analyses how the existing literature address the impact of automation, particular­ly at the intersection of gender and labour market dynamics, and in relation to structural and systemic barriers that sustain gender disparities. It also identifies emerging themes that policymakers should prioritise when considering the gen­dered dimensions of automation and their implications for the future of work. Based on a scoping review, the paper maps current research trends and high­lights key limitations that require further attention from academic researchers. This will enhance our understanding of changing working conditions and inform policymaking. It focuses on four critical themes: workers’ adaptability within the framework of workplace automation; gender employment and wage gaps in re­lation to technological change; the relationship between automation technolo­gies and occupational safety and health, with particular attention to how wom­en may be subject to new risks; and the implications for an ageing workforce in the context of technological change. Further information on the topic can be found here: ↗ fes.de