Monday, March 3, 2008

LITERACY

*Promotes self-respect of the individual.

*Result in better health awareness and care.

*Helps raise the status of women.

*Increases participation in the democratic process.

*Brings about an awareness of rights.

*Helps prevent exploitation and improves earnings.

*Gives the individual greater control over their own lives e.g. they can write letters,read,sign,fill in forms.

*Promotes environmental awareness.

WHY THEN IS THE MAJORITY OF POPULATION ILLITERATE?

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