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Consequence of Schooling Without Learning

The document outlines 5 consequences of not having access to education: 1) Lack of representation and voice, especially for women in developing countries. 2) Unemployment, as education is often needed to obtain employment. 3) Increased risk of exploitation through dangerous jobs or activities like prostitution. 4) Difficulty raising children without being able to assist with education or finding potential. 5) Increased risk of falling into the poverty trap and continuing intergenerational poverty. The conclusion calls for increased access to education through advocacy to avoid these consequences.

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Consequence of Schooling Without Learning

The document outlines 5 consequences of not having access to education: 1) Lack of representation and voice, especially for women in developing countries. 2) Unemployment, as education is often needed to obtain employment. 3) Increased risk of exploitation through dangerous jobs or activities like prostitution. 4) Difficulty raising children without being able to assist with education or finding potential. 5) Increased risk of falling into the poverty trap and continuing intergenerational poverty. The conclusion calls for increased access to education through advocacy to avoid these consequences.

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Consequences of Not Having Access to Education

1. Lack of Representation. First and foremost, not receiving an education can have major
consequences on an individual’s voice. It can hinder the development of the skills necessary
to represent oneself. This is further evident through the continuing oppression of women in
developing countries. These women typically marry at a young age and must work at
accomplishing domestic chores. In nations such as Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, many women
without an education struggle to find jobs. Additionally, these women typically cannot read
or write and often grow reliant on their husband’s income. In the end, the lack of access robs
women of their potential. To add, gender disparity in youth literacy remains prevalent in
almost one in five countries.
2. Unemployment. In many nations, education often determines employability. These nations
rely on well-educated workers to promote their economy and workforce. Employers also use
these credentials to differentiate applicants and potential employees. Today, many
organizations fighting this issue focus on educating the youth as approximately 71 million 15
to 24-year-olds do not have employment around the world. Without access to education,
individuals are more prone to remain at the bottom of the list when it comes to obtaining a
job. Even as little as a high school diploma can open up many opportunities for employment.
3. Promotes Exploitation. Many individuals must resort to incredibly dangerous jobs just to
make a living if they have limited education. Specifically, women and girls in developing
countries often resort to various methods of exploitation to provide for themselves and their
families. Education can provide secure work, but without it, people might have a difficult time
getting ahead. Exploitation can include sweatshop labor, prostitution and child marriage.
4. Difficulty Raising Children. Children often rely on their parents when it comes to their
own education; however, it can be quite difficult for a parent to assist their child if they never
had access to education. It is important to understand how the lack of education can have
consequences on future generations. Uneducated parents face issues such as the inability to
help children with their homework or not knowing how to help them find their full potential.
According to the American Psychological Association, children of uneducated parents are
typically behind their peers when it comes to cognitive development and literacy levels. The
effects of this issue were evident in 2014 when approximately 61 million children of primary
school age did not attend school.
5. Poverty Trap. Ultimately, lacking access to a proper education puts an individual at risk of
falling into the poverty trap. The poverty trap involves the inability to escape poverty due to
a lack of resources. This can also lead to an intergenerational poverty gap, meaning children
of those already in the trap are more likely to be at risk as well. Education provides the ability
for one to access the knowledge necessary to make a living. Without it, it is difficult to
escape the trap. According to the Brookings Institute study, each year of education provides
an average 10 percent increase in wages.

In order to avoid these five consequences pf not having access to education, citizens around the world
need to take action to increase access to education. Through advocacy and campaigns, there can be a
change for the better. Once again, it is important to highlight the importance of education as it provides
many opportunities for the future.

– Srihita Adabala

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