Social Issues - Illiteracy - JSS2 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 2
Which factor contributes to the intergenerational impact of illiteracy?
Economic prosperity
Educational opportunities
Parental literacy levels
Social inclusion
What is a characteristic feature of illiteracy?
Enhanced access to education
Improved health outcomes
Limited ability to read and write
Gender equality in education
How does illiteracy impact health outcomes?
By promoting access to healthcare information
By improving preventive services
By limiting access to healthcare resources
By reducing mortality rates
What is the primary cause of illiteracy in many societies?
Gender equality
Socioeconomic factors
Universal access to education
Language diversity
How does illiteracy perpetuate cycles of poverty?
By enhancing economic mobility
By limiting access to education
By promoting entrepreneurship
By ensuring socioeconomic prosperity
What is a consequence of illiteracy on gender equality?
Enhanced opportunities for girls' education
Reinforcement of gender disparities
Improved political representation for women
Promotion of women's rights
Discuss the role of poverty in perpetuating illiteracy and its implications for socioeconomic development.
Poverty significantly contributes to illiteracy by limiting access to educational resources and opportunities, perpetuating cycles of socioeconomic deprivation, and hindering individuals' ability to break free from the cycle of poverty through education and economic empowerment.
Evaluate the impact of gender inequality on literacy rates, particularly in relation to access to education and socioeconomic opportunities.
Gender inequality exacerbates disparities in literacy rates by limiting girls' access to education, perpetuating cultural biases and stereotypes, and reinforcing structural barriers that hinder women's empowerment and participation in social, economic, and political spheres.
Analyze the role of community engagement and grassroots initiatives in addressing illiteracy and promoting educational equity.
Community engagement plays a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of literacy, mobilizing resources, and supporting grassroots initiatives that empower marginalized communities, promote inclusive education, and foster collaborative efforts to combat illiteracy and promote educational equity.
Explore the potential of multilingual education in addressing linguistic diversity and promoting literacy among indigenous communities and linguistic minorities
Multilingual education recognizes the linguistic diversity of communities, promotes cultural preservation, and enhances educational access and inclusivity by providing instruction in native languages, thereby empowering individuals to acquire literacy skills in languages they understand and facilitating their participation in formal education systems.