What is the meaning of illiteracy? Illiteracy is a state whereby one is unable to read and write. In its simplest form, it can be defined as lack of any or sufficient education. Sometimes people who have had very basic education also experience challenges in reading and writing. Illiteracy … [Read more...]

Meaning Caste system can be defined as a social structure according to class of people, which gets decided by their birth. For example: A caste system makes you poor if you are born in a poor family. Caste system is a hereditary classification of people in a society. The status of a person gets … [Read more...]

When we think of the deep-rooted social evils in our society, dowry system seems to be one of the most influential of them. With its adoption across different communities across religions or caste has led to a century old ceremony turn into a social atrocity. The gift exchange ceremony to induce … [Read more...]

The problem of child labor is a socio-economic problem; and the rise of this phenomenon in an alarming proportion has caused a serious concern in India. Age: The children belonging to the age groups, ranging from six to fourteen years, in the developing countries are engaged in different types of … [Read more...]

Child Labor in India It is sad that for a long time child-labor has been in vogue in India. They are seen working at hotels and restaurants, factories and houses. Children are the automatic choice of the employers. For, they work more but are underpaid. Working Conditions of Child … [Read more...]

Gender inequality refers to the gender based inequality against women. Women are often denied their social, cultural, economic, and political rights leading to a decline in the condition of women. Gender inequality is when people of all gender do not get equal privileges. It refers to the unequal … [Read more...]

Smoking in Public Places When a smoker smokes at a public place, it is not only the smoker who sustains the harm. Even those who are not smoking, but are in the company of smokers are also harmed. Reasons Why Smoking in Public is Bad Non-smokers feel very uncomfortable when they are exposed to … [Read more...]

Social Issues in India Introduction: Social issues (also social problem, social evil, and social conflict) refers to any undesirable condition that is opposed either by the whole society or by a section of the society. It is an unwanted social condition, often objectionable, the continuance of … [Read more...]