Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
YOUTH AND ADULT LITERACY: WHY<br />
SHOULD IT BE A PRIORITY?<br />
‣ Law: Reading about rights, signing contracts,<br />
recording land rights<br />
‣ Pol<strong>it</strong>ics: More reasoned exercise <strong>of</strong> pol<strong>it</strong>ical and<br />
civil liberties like the right to vote and engage in<br />
pol<strong>it</strong>ical activ<strong>it</strong>y<br />
‣ Employment: Getting a job, signing documents<br />
‣ Personal: Gaining confidence and personal<br />
empowerment (individual dign<strong>it</strong>y and selfrespect).