This essay will discuss the causes and the effects of low literacy in the societies. First, it discusses the economical causes of low literacy which are large population, poverty rates and instable economy. Secondly, it will discuss the political causes which are misuse of funds and corruption and change policy and followed by the social causes. After, it will briefly discuss the effects of the causes and finally it will conclude that low literacy is caused by the economy, politic and social matters which government and NGOs should looked at and stop low literacy in the pacific society.
Today, there are many fundamental issues currently faced with by the communities and societies. Low literacy is one of them. This issue is becoming a challenge in the pacific, that authorities such as the ruling Governments, Non- government organizations and etc should look into and find solution to resolve it. However, it is important to take in consideration the causes and the effects that low literacy presents to the pacific societies. The main causes of low literacy in the pacific are in terms of economy, politics and social causes.
Economically, largely mal population or over populated countries would not be able to provide basic education for all of its citizens due to the fact that resources available does not match the country’s needs. This became a problem and low income earners would not be able to afford basic education thus resulted in low literacy rate especially in the rural communities. Example in the Solomon islands the birth rate is the highest in the south pacific and during the ethnic tension from 1998 all major companies have closed down and all diplomats left the country, as the result the Solomon islands dollar became devalued thus causes some functions within the Government’s machinery un operational and causes parents in rural populace and low income earners find it hard to afford basic needs and school fees for their children.
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