Good points from Chris, but of course this depends on where one is. Growing up in a country that has shocking levels of illiteracy, I assure you that being lite

Good points from Chris, but of course this depends on where one is. Growing up in a country that has shocking levels of illiteracy, I assure you that being literate, even in its most basic form, is already a tremendous step forward. If you see it in this light, the goal of the movement is clearer. The movement is seeking that crucial, qualitative initial step and the rest is depending on the person, the social env, and so on.