It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science subjects. What are causes? And wat will be effects on society?
The number of
students
enrolling to study
a science
course
has been at the trough in some countries
. Factors responsible for these continuous trends and their societal implications will be discussed in this
essay.
To begin
with, poor orientation to the sciences is a major reason why students
don't want to study
them. For example
in Nigeria, there is a common myth that says only intelligent students
who are excellent in maths can do well in a science
subject . Wrong information like this
will only instil fear in the mind of students
interested in the discipline and this
has led to many students
avoiding the course
. Another significant factor contributing to this
situation is insufficient employment opportunities for science
students
in such
countries
. For instance
,in a situation where graduates of science
subjects are the most unemployed in the community , young people will prefer to study
a more lucrative course
.
The subsequent consequences of not studying the sciences are innumerable . Firstly
, there will be a delay in science
and technological advancement. There will be no development in the country and it will result in depending on other nations' scientific development. Secondly
, the community will remain a burden to developed nations to supply its technological requirements. For instance
, Nigeria being a developing nation depends on other developed countries
such
as Japan and China to meet its technological needs making it a burden to developed countries
. This
involves spending a lot of money on importing technological devices from developed countries
to optimize the quality of life for its citizens.
In conclusion , inappropriate orientation to the sciences and absence or reduced job privileges are some of the reasons why students
refuse to study
a science
-related course
while the societal implications are delayed development in science
and technology as well as being a burden to developed nations to meet their science
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