What are the effects of illiteracy on society?

The consequences of illiteracy are many and harmful in several respects. As well as affecting illiterate individuals themselves in their daily lives and often jeopardizing their future, this scourge has a significant effect on society, both socially and economically. read more

EFFECTS OF ILLITERACY ON SOCIETY Recent studies show that there is an increasing rate of illiteracy all over the world. A study conducted by WSI (World Statistics Institute) shows that over 27% of people are illiterate globally. read more

When people cannot read or write, it has negative effects on them as well as the society in which they live. According to the World Statistics Institute, approximately 30 percent of the world’s population is illiterate. Studies suggest that illiteracy rates are rising steadily each year. read more