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

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Nowadays, illiteracy is a significant and discussable problem, which can have wide effects on
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's life. There seem to be two causes and a number of effects, which we will discuss here. Possibly the main cause is poverty, especially in undeveloped
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. The ever-rising number of poor
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could have resulted in a number of illiterates. It means that when families confront financial problems may have to categorize their needs and their priorities will be food and housing, so they will forebear education.
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, their children can be deprived of literacy. A
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well-known cause is government neglect of illiteracy and its disadvantages. In
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the reason for inattention may be that governments do not want to dedicate a considerable budget to students’ education.
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, the quality of education at schools and universities will decrease. The effects of
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problem on
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can be quite serious.
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, losing talent and increasing depression are experienced
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lack of awareness. Indeed, it seems that illiterate
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can not able to identify their aptitudes, so they will feel worthless and will be depressed.
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, youth may have a chance to choose the field in which they have talent and favour. A
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widely-observed impact is uneducated
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cannot be industrialized and modern. It seems
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the knowledge of their educated experts.
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, to build an electric powerhouse or produce a car, we need educated engineers and specialist workers. In conclusion, poverty and government ignoring seem to be the main causes, and they affect
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's life and
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' development.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Illiteracy
  • Socioeconomic factors
  • Educational infrastructure
  • Cultural norms
  • Gender biases
  • Political instability
  • Chronic illnesses
  • Employment opportunities
  • Health outcomes
  • Social exclusion
  • Quality of life
  • Economic growth
  • Innovation
  • Productivity
  • Crime rates
  • Healthcare burden
  • Social inequality
  • Cycles of poverty
  • Investment
  • Inclusive policies
  • Marginalized groups
  • Community involvement
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