The right to free education is an old, classic notion that is often taken for granted. Education goes beyond its universal character as a tool concerning having a well-developed and well-informed society. Yet, arguably millions of people lack access to the opportunity to earn education as their fundamental right - which brings forth that most of these individuals are living under urban poverty.
Singapore poverty line (as well the rest of the world) will go down beyond what is current in today's poor condition when individuals have accessed and earned their right to education. So, how will the right to education or education - itself will address the ordeal of urban poverty?
Education improves financial and food security.
Granting education for citizens empowers them to be more responsible and more capable of making sound decisions that affect their socio-economic lifestyle in a positive tone. As it is said, education is a powerful driver to cultivate skills and grant individuals the ability to earn livelihood and career opportunities, be it a blue-collar worker or even in agricultural fields.
Education reduces social and economic inequalities.
Apart from being a powerful driver, education is an equaliser. When it pertains to an individual's socio-economic background and the growing concerns to social stratification, education can help tackle disparities in wages, genders and political power. Therefore, revitalising and stimulating long-term economic growth that addresses the deep-seated issue of social inequality in Singapore.
Education sets the stage for better health security.
The health line of families improves when the parents have had an education. On the other hand, marginalised families or those in urban poverty tend to be poor in health because education is associated with significant or higher wealth that correlates to food access and health security. Also, by today's standard higher incomes do often come with better access to health care and insurance.
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