Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?

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who do not have enough knowledge is certainly a topical issue, in many nations around the world today. There are two main
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and three key impacts which I will outline now. The main cause is the government is given
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knowledge to all citizens who should have
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how to write or read
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meaning it is their
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For instance
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of
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the reason why many
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area to study as much as possible.
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weaker than
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developed
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like
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and exporting that lead
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the modern world. Regarding the effects felt by illiteracy, perhaps the main impact is
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that
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number of
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security or working on
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construction these jobs are more challenging than office work, and earning
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is not enough. To cite the most recent news I have heard as an example, in Mongolia, parents seem to decide if their children do not study well, they will tend to become a herdsman or woman.
As a result
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to two decades ago. A
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impact is some of
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country’s economy
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illiteracy is increasing. Exporting and domestic
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cannot
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all citizen dwellers
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To sum up
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attention properly, and it affects all local
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desire to achieve their achievement.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Literacy
  • Illiteracy
  • Poverty
  • Access
  • Educational resources
  • Social inequality
  • Discrimination
  • Gender disparity
  • Racial bias
  • Cultural norms
  • Technological advances
  • Political instability
  • Disruption
  • Education systems
  • Socioeconomic status
  • Job prospects
  • Health implications
  • Self-esteem
  • Empowerment
  • Economic growth
  • Social cohesion
  • Civic participation
  • Democratic processes
  • Exclusion
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