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jman1234

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People join voluntary associations to pursue mutual goals.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain the relationship between poverty and illiteracy.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Increasing literacy rates is an extremely effective strategy for alleviating poverty. Data from India suggests that as literacy rates increase, families have more disposable income. However, the effects of literacy on poverty are not felt equally. Women in particular need higher rates of literacy in order to affect real social change across the economic spectrum.



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