The environment affects literacy

The definition of literate depends on the skills needed in a particular environment. Click "here"

To be considered literate in a particular environment depends on the skills needed in that environment. In Inuit cultrue being able to read and write is not an important skill, but being able to navigate treacherous waters is. Being able to read and write is not the most important thing in every culture. Different cultures require you to be literate in different things depending on the environment of the culture.