Education Flashcards
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Point
One way that global development impacts individuals and families is lack of quality education.
Explain 1
Global developmental issues can lead to a lack of quality education as often, nations affected by limited development do not have the funds and government support required to invest in the education system. This can mean that these nations do not have trained teachers, the resources required, and physical infrastructure required to provide good quality education. This means that within developing nations, individuals may not have the basic literacy and numeracy skills required to achieve the skills and qualifications needed to attain a high paying job.
Example 1
According to UN, the average school career of an individual within the continent of Africa is 5 years compared to the average school career of an individual in the UK which is 13 years.
Analysis 1
This proves that lack of government support and funding within nations affected by limited development can mean that individuals and their families are affected by a lack of quality education which can then impact their ability to escape poverty, maintain a healthy lifestyle and make personal advancements.
Rebuttal
It could be argued that limited development has a more significant impact on poor health.
Explain 2
Poor health in less developed countries is often due to poverty, which limits access to nutritious food, clean water, and healthcare. Weak healthcare infrastructure and a shortage of trained professionals worsen the issue. Additionally, poor sanitation and limited vaccinations contribute to the spread of infectious diseases and poor overall health outcomes.
Example 2
For example, as of 2016, there is an estimated 36.7 million people in the world living with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, 1 million people died from HIV related illnesses and almost half a million died from Malaria.
Analysis 2
Clearly countries affected by limited development are struggling to meet the healthcare needs of its people and as a result, millions of individuals are affected as they are dying needlessly of preventable diseases.
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