Answer to Question #236760 in Human geography for Sandile

Question

“Low educational attainment contributes to poverty”. Debate the validity of this statement and provide reasons why you agree with it or not agree. Support your response with literature. In your opinion, suggest how your municipality can help individuals in your community with regards to improving education, training and innovation.

Answer 1

The research results indicate a clear negative relationship between education and poverty. Households in which the head has a low level of education are more likely to be poor compared to a household where the head has a higher level of education. Literacy of the household head is also inversely related to household poverty.