Well, sure, but they know all the genders, multicultural studies, micro-aggressions, orange man bad, how to not be antisemitic and much more. Reading isn't necessary in today's society. Neither is math. Science is a simple matter of repeating whatever they hear on CNN.
being unable to read was an issue because she was admitted to a university.
Wait! They expect you to read at university?
Today's students might not be able to read a book all the way through, but they are familiar with critical race theory, gender fluidity, and Christian nationalism.