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Ellis, Marsha L. – Online Submission, 2012
The purpose of this paper is to identify the social stigmas that are placed on the illiterate that would stimulate thoughts and create dialogue that would enable people to critically think about how being illiterate is viewed in America. This paper is intended to possibly transform or alter the opinions of the mainstream supporters regarding the…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Access to Education, Democratic Values
Gafoor, K. Abdul; PG, Jayasudha – Online Submission, 2011
This paper discusses the need for new model and approach to solve the problem of illiteracy of the most backward section of the society-women among scheduled and other backward classes. The empirical support for the study is testing, interview and observation conducted on the present status of 100 from among 1,500 adult learners who attended a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Illiteracy, Adult Literacy, Reading Programs
Reima Al-Jarf – Online Submission, 2005
Although efforts to combat illiteracy in the Arab world began several decades ago, the illiteracy rate in Arab countries is one of the highest in the world, as there are more than 70 million illiterate people in Arab countries. By contrast, many countries in the world have succeeded in eradicating adult illiteracy within a few decades. The study…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Success, Influences