Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. It is recommended that governments continue to pump money into schools and universities in order to realise long-term goals. In conclusion, education should take precedence over sports when it comes to funding due to the many socio-economic benefits it brings. Despite this, sports can also teach children valuable soft skills, such as teamwork and work ethic which also help curb social ills. For example, Singapore educates all of its citizens on the dangers of drugs and this has resulted in one of the lowest levels of drug abuse in the world. Well educated people tend to be more aware of social evils such as drugs, alcohol and sexual health. However, people cannot work hard all the time and these companies do provide leisure facilities for their workers.Įducation is not just about improving the economy it also has many social benefits. For example, South Korea and Finland took the decision to invest a large proportion of their budget in education and this has reaped benefits in the form of high-tech companies such as Samsung and Nokia. The more students entering third-level education, the more skilled a workforce will be and this leads to higher innovation and productivity. Investment in its education system is one of the best ways to improve a country’s economy in the long term. First, I will discuss the economic benefits that education can bring to a nation and secondly, the social benefits it has. It is agreed that national budgets should prioritise schools and universities over sports and play. It is argued that countries should allocate more funds to education than to leisure and competitive games.
I can also use ideas in the second list but these will only be concession statements. I am working on a four-paragraph structure, therefore, I only need two supporting ideas for my two main body paragraphs. I agree with this statement and I will, therefore, use ideas in the first list.