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The Uses and Consequences of Literacy Among Salvadoran Campesinos/as: A Longitudinal Study

Author

• • Esther Prins
  • Pennsylvania State University

Abstract

This paper uses data from a longitudinal study with former adult literacy participants in El Salvador to examine how campesinos/as currently use literacy and what they perceive as the temporary and long-term socio-economic benefits of literacy education. The findings underscore the social dimensions and multi-faceted nature and consequences of literacy.

Keywords: adult literacy, El Salvador, international adult education, literacy practices

How to Cite: Prins, E. (2008) “The Uses and Consequences of Literacy Among Salvadoran Campesinos/as: A Longitudinal Study”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2008).