Literacy is traditionally meant as the ability to read and write . The modern term's meaning has been expanded to include the ability to use language, numbers, images, computers, and other basic means to understand, communicate, gain useful knowledge, solve mathematical problems and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society"
Who is an illiterate- A person who is unable to sign and unable to read, in simple is called illiterate.
Nowadays, many countries are suffering from illiteracy, especially under-developed or developing countries.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines literacy as the "ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society"
Who is an illiterate- A person who is unable to sign and unable to read, in simple is called illiterate.
Nowadays, many countries are suffering from illiteracy, especially under-developed or developing countries.
Illiteracy is
defined as not being able to read & write which affect many
people; the
number of people incapable of reading or writing in a certain area or country
is know as illiteracy rate. If a person is illiterate then they
may also suffers from
psychological effects of illiteracy
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