Literacy plays a major role in the progress of a country. Overall, the literacy rate in Pakistan is quite low. The consequences of illiteracy are many and harmful in several respects. As well as...

Literacy plays a major role in the progress of a country. Overall, the literacy rate in Pakistan is quite low. 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 problem has a significant effect on society, both socially and economically. There are many factors that affect literacy of Pakistan. How would you apply ‘Basic and Public Sociology’ for understanding causes of illiteracy in Pakistan. Justify your answer with examples.