Without knowing how to read, being able to fill out a job application would be very difficult for someone. There would be an obvious discrepancy between the literate persons and the illiterates writing. Even if they got a job, they would not be able to do anything at the job that requires them to read even simple dissertations. An example would be working at a fast food chain. The employee could not read each order that they are supposed to make. This limits somebody even more on what they are able to do if they find a