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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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uneducated people.Illiteracy in today’s world mainly stems from two factors and has several ill effects not only on the individuals but
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 first problem could be access to quality education.
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developing countries like India and Africa.
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remote areas exacerbates the illiteracy and poverty rate worldwide.
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, in the south american countries like Argentina and Brazil. The First and foremost probable effect observed on uneducated pupils and the population is irresponsible behaviour towards other people and the environment like causing overpopulation or destroying nature, irrespective of the consequences.
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, there is a high probability that an uneducated individual might do criminal activities and misconduct which will eventually affect their lives and make them regret their actions and lead to a depressive life.
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 can add a lot of stress on the community and lead to regress in their development. In a nutshell, it seems like affordability and reachability of education are prime contributors to illiteracy causing ill effects on the population
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 the community like engaging in illegal activity and hindering the prosperity of the society , respectively.

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Answer the 'Problem and Solution' topic

Problem-and-solution essays fall naturally into two parts, the first describing and exploring the problem, the second setting out the solution or solutions.

You essay structure should look something like this:

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph 1 – Problems
  • Body paragraph 2 – Solutions
  • Conclusion

Examples to start your body paragraph:

  • One of the first problems of the...
  • Another problem that needs to be considered...
  • A possible solution to this problem would be...
  • One immediate practical solution is to...

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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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