Illiteracy, A Problem Facing Women
I was quite amazed as I researched the topic of illiteracy in America. What exactly is illiteracy? Illiteracy is defined in the Webster's dictionary as: 1) not educated; especially, not knowing how to read or write. 2) showing a lack of education --noun. a person who does not know how to read or write -- illiteracy. May-be someone can read just a little, some can make out the sounds of a word and some just cannot read at all. Illiteracy is a "loss" to those who cannot read or write. The impact of illiteracy is devastating. This problem causes other problems as listed below.· Loss of job opportunities in the market place - Social Assistance to survive, Welfare, Medicare · The illiterate does not have the reading and writing skills to reinforce these skills in their children. - The illiterate cycle begins here! · Illiteracy promotes high level of criminal behavior. - Example: Correctional facilities have an average of Grade Three reading level. Not only does the definition of illiteracy mean "loss" but to me it's the root of poverty, crime and lost productivity in our cities.
We can look at the above factors in determining the reason for the high level of illiteracy, and other reasons as well. The problem is real, and the solution is even harder to try to solve. Illiteracy should not be the problem that it is, and especially different among genders. · children would read instead of being placed in front of the television There are many solutions to the problem of illiteracy, but illiteracy is almost like a cold. There is not one main cure for it, but some solutions may be better than others such as continuing programs for the illiterate, and more money for our libraries. Although Government plays a big role in most of the programs, it raises issues such as where to focus the problem. Is it illiteracy itself or the causes it creates? It's expensive to educate, but more expensive not too. The democratic role, liberal role or republican role are all here to help stamp out illiteracy, but they also realize the problem lies within the individual. They have to have the will or the desire to conquer their obstacles and reach out and seek help. · programs that contribute more to public understanding on the nature of literacy and its importance to the family and especially women We need to not only look at the standard attack on illiteracy, but go beyond that and reach the sole, "the families, and or the parent(s)". Whether we are single moms or dads, we all need to continue the atta
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