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PAPER ID:IJIM/V.I(V)/88-93/17
AUTHOR: Dr. L. Eshwarappa
TITLE : AN OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN RURAL AREAS
ABSTRACT: The primary aim of this research paper is to gain insight into the issues and challenges faced in rural areas. These challenges not only adversely affect the living conditions of residents but also create obstacles to their development. Key issues identified include poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, homelessness, and crime and violence. Poverty refers to a state where individuals lack the essential resources needed to maintain a decent standard of living. Illiteracy indicates a lack of fundamental skills in reading, writing, and numeracy, which hinders individuals from effectively carrying out tasks and activities. Unemployment occurs when individuals are without work. Homelessness describes a situation where individuals lack adequate housing. In rural settings, it is particularly concerning that women and girls often bear the brunt of criminal and violent acts, which encompass verbal and physical abuse, sexual harassment, neglect, and discrimination. To address these issues and improve the livelihood opportunities for rural residents, various measures and programs have been developed with the goal of enhancing the well-being of these individuals.
KEYWORDS: Society and problem, Human beings, Homelessness, Illiteracy, Poverty, Problems, Rural Areas, Unemployment.