More than Sponsors

In Brandt’s article, “Sponsors of Literacy,” she discusses the economics behind literacy development and presents many case studies about people’s literacy levels and work environments that led them to those literacy levels.  Do you believe that literacy is the primary factor in one’s social and economic status? Should she take into account factors other than literacy that may account for a person’s economic/social status?  If so, what are some factors (other than literacy) that you believe she should consider?