Summary
The article by Colette Douglas Home and the many letters from Herald readers have accurately highlighted the many positive and negative socio-economic aspects of unemployment in our Scottish cities. Donald C Irving (The Herald, June 3) correctly states that no one has come up with a cure for those who have no self-respect or respect for others. There can be no doubt that unemployment, especially over a prolonged period, must inevitably lead to depression and unsocial behaviour in many of those who find themselves in this predicament in these deprived areas. This state is compounded if those who are unemployed are also in a relationship and have children.
There is a social factor which does not appear to have been given much consideration and that is the further "social" education of the unemployed by suitably trained staff responsible for further " educating" these unfortunates in basic health, family integration, social responsibilty and a more positive outlook on life. Such a programme may require to be carried out over a number of years in each affected family thus making the unemployed aware of their own welfare and social responsibility and ultimately reducing the numbers so affected. However, there can be no doubt that government responsibilty for the socio-economic factors is of prime importance in rectifying this sad and soul-destroying state of affairs.See the full content of this document
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Of a Long-Term Social Education
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