Impact of Writing

Since it was invented writing became of utter importance to the ruling class. The use of writing made it easy to keep track of supplies, who was producing what, who owned what.

Because only a small amount of people learn to read and write, they became the elite. writers gained access to the lives of common people and kings alike.

Since the invention of the printing press, books became cheaper. In the past books were very expensive as they had to be wrote by hand. This step allowed more people to purchase books and learn to read and write.

The use of writing has become common in modern times. However 15% of the worlds population cannot read and write. However i found that answer on wiki answers so it could be a bit dodge... The figures of illiterate women is much higher then men. This is because parents in third world countries may decide to send their sons to school and keep their daughters at home.