Exploring the Causes of Low Literacy Rate: A Case Study of District Lasbela, Balochistan

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the basic causes and consequences of the low literacy rate in the district of Lasbela Balochistan, Pakistan. Education plays a predominant role and has a cross cutting influence on all features of human life. It is an energetic speculation for economic and human improvement. The most fundamental and important need for each individual and for society at large is education. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the literacy rate in district Lasbela using descriptive research methodology. A sample of 200 respondents was selected to collect data form nine tehsils of Lasbela district with help of self-administered close ended questionnaire. Mixed methodology was adopted to scrutinize research problems. The study made use of univariate and bivariate statistical analysis methods, data visualization, and the chi-square test of independence. Software called SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) is also utilized for statistical applications and data analysis. The result of the study indicates that low earnings of family (poverty), poor management in education and dropout of students have a moderate and statistically significant effect on the illiteracy rate respectively. For policy recommendations some constructive measures have been suggested such as induction of qualified and skills teachers, best management system in educational sector, opportunities for local people in jobs and free and feasible education for the students at all levels. Keywords: , , ,