Malala Yousafzai
Education Advocate For The World
Malala Yousafzai is the girl who was shot by the Taliban. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when we hear her name. Malala Yousafzai should be known for so much more. Malala is a survivor, a fighter. She was oppressed by the force of guns and bombs, and despite all of that, she wanted everyone to go to school. Malala Yousafzai changed the world by stressing the importance of an education. Malala had to fight for her own education, and she’s fighting for all other girls’ too. She has left her legacy as the girl who is standing up for those deprived of an education. Malala Yousafzai childhood would be described as fast changing. The span of events leading up from her early childhood
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Girls and women had always had a hard time getting equal rights and treatment in their daily lives. Women were supposed to cook and clean and make sons with their husbands. Women were treated like objects. All Pakistani families had family trees that dated back for centuries, but women were never included in them(Yousafzai,18). Women were also told that it wasn’t necessary to receive an education because it wasn’t required to be a wife. Although girls were allowed to attend school, a man referred to as the “Radio Mullah” began preaching against it on his radio show. The Radio Mullah was a Muslim extremist who uses fear tactics to gain many followers(Yousafzai,41). The Radio Mullah wanted to destroy all electronics, books, and magazines because they were considered unholy. Many people agreed with the Radio Mullah, even though he was a high school drop-out without religious credentials. The Radio Mullah was against “Western things” as well, including the American Polio vaccination, which he said was a ploy. The Radio Mullah described unholy things as “haram”, meaning forbidden by the Holy Quran. The Radio Mullah used that world to describe girls going to school and being seen in public often(Yousafzai,43). The Radio Mullah convinced people of awful things, and one of the worst was when he claimed that an earthquake that had destroyed hundred of villages and killed thousands of people was a punishment from god(Yousafzai, 30-31). …show more content…
Malala was shot on her way home from school in a bus full of fellow students. Malala was passed from hospital to hospital until she ended up in Birmingham, England, where she recovered. Malala´s entire family moved to Birmingham where Malala was able to continue her education in private school. After high school, Malala visited countries to speak out for girls’ education, especially in places where that right was taken away(MalalaFund.org). Malala was accepted into the same college as Benazir Bhutto, but decided to attend oxford, where she takes philosophy and politics. After Malala’s recovery she was able to speak privately with both former president Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth. Malala received the International Children's Prize, and it was later named Malala Prize. She also was the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace prize. Malala created the Malala fund, which operates in countries where education is scarce. The Malala Fund works to help all girls receive the education they
Malala started her heroic journey when she started blogging under a pen name “Gul Makai” how life is with the Taliban for the BBC. She knew that by doing this she was taking a risk, but for her, the risk was worth it if she could get girls to have an education. She was able to go back to school when
First, Malala Yousafzai is an inspiring girl who wanted girls to have education. She was innovative and adaptable to speak out. When she was twelve, her school shut down, so
Most adolescentes dread Mondays because they signify the start of the school week. They complain about all the work they need to do, and how they have very little free time, but they do not realize how fortunate they are to have an education, and how many people would love to be in their place. A good education is not easily accessible in many countries, especially for girls. When Malala Yousafzai encountered this problem, she began to work tirelessly to fix it, which has made her one of the most respected education activists in the world. She often used civil disobedience to create positive changes in society. Yousafzai’s childhood, advocacy in Pakistan, and more recent actions are all significant parts of her character and her journey to
Women in America do not have to worry about a terrorist group coming and taking their rights away. They have a government that protects them from these groups and makes sure they have the same rights as others. In the Middle East, especially Afghanistan and Pakistan, women are scared to speak too loudly. These women live in fear each day of their lives because if they make one small mistake it could mean their life. Yet, there are some people who are fighting for women’s rights, especially women’s education. Malala Yousafzai is a girl who fought for women’s education. At the age of eleven, Malala began writing a blog for BBC Urdu. The blog described how she was upset that women’s education under the Taliban would be forced to stop. Malala also appeared on national television talking about women’s education. She has become a symbol of resistance against the Taliban. Even after Malala was put on the Taliban’s hit list, she continues to speak out about what she felt needed to be said. Malala would give her life for this cause, and she almost did. On October 9, 2012, Malala was on her way home from her morning classes when a man walked on to her bus and asked, “Who is Malala”. When she said it was her he shot her. The bullets hit her head and her leg. The Taliban ordered for her to be shot because she was promoting western culture in Pashtun areas. In another case Mukhtar Mai stood up for women’s rights and was sexually assaulted by multiple men with orders from the tribal council. The tradition in Mukhtar’s tribe was that a woman who is sexually assaulted by multiple men should kill herself, but instead of committing suicide she fought for her cause (Samira 28-30). Although the Taliban restricts women’s education for religious reaso...
...ssed the rights of women in her county. She was also fighting against segregation and non equal rights that were placed on females in her country. Like Martin Luther king, Malala was also in danger from Extremist Groups, but her danger came from the Taliban. For example, Taliban in Swat Valley burned down Schools and even Shot Malala on a school Bus. Furthermore, Malala proves that she is a strong leader after she is shot, when she show great discipline by stick to her non violence philosophies and continue to fight her oppressors with the truth.
“Her primary cause – securing Pakistani girls’ access to education” Education was hard especially for females and Malala helped change that even if she would have to face consequences to which she did. “Malala has become perhaps the worlds most admired children’s-rights advocate, all the more powerful for being a child herself.” At only 14 years old, mala stood up for the females and even got shot, and then survived which helped make it the big cause that it was. Malala Yousafzai’s actions in Pakistan went worldwide to get the support and followers to be the leader she is still to this
The novel, I Am Malala, written by Malala Yousafzai displays the impact a person can create, despite their age. Malala Yousafzai, a young pakistani girl with the aspirations of achieving educational equality, has inspired millions of people around the world to stand up for their right. Raised from a small village in Swat Valley, she overcame struggles regarding poverty and danger imposed by the taliban due to her standing up for educational equality. Malala has persistently changed the views of people by creating a strong sense of conviction through the utilization of vivid imagery, compelling diction, and empathetic pathos.
In Atwood’s novel she describes ‘reeducation’ centers where the women are taught modified bible lessons and are forbidden from reading. This allows the government to control what kind of information these women receive and gives an advantage to the men. Essentially, the men get a new secret language and access to the past through their literacy, yet women are stuck with their reality of whatever the men decide to tell them. However, in Islamic culture has a strong hadith is the belief that all Muslims should seek and acquire knowledge, including women. This allows the women to read the Quran and interpret it as they see it, giving them a fighting chance to change unfair laws in Islamic theocracies such as Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan.In addition, becoming literate and educated allows Muslim women exposure to multiple ideas and a chance to independently think. This is where people like Fatima Mernissi root their beliefs and actions. However, this savior of the Islamic faith in respect to women's rights is coming under fire by Muslim extremists. Malala Yousafzai was a girl who fought for education for all children, especially girls, in her small village in Pakistan and was shot by the Taliban. She miraculously survived a bullet to the head with the help of Pakistan’s best efforts and later being transferred to a well equipped English hospital. While, the majority of Muslims believe and support her cause, the religious fanatics call any education of a female repugnant and threaten violence against the innocent to prevent it. In this case it is not directly the scripture itself that stifles women, but the fanatical minority of the religion does. Furthermore, Islam does an arguably better job at protecting women’s rights than Christian as seen by the
This all happened because she wanted to go to school, she wasn't allowed to. One day, on her way home from school the Taliban entered her van and shot her because she was a girl that wanted an education. Malala believed that everyone no matter what skin color, or what gender should go to school and get a valuable education for a bright and successful future. Malala is a symbol of hope to others because of her story. Most of the world was supporting her because of what she believed. She received letter from people around the world that were inspired by her story and what happened to
She was inspired by her father who shared the dram that everyone would eventually be able to go to school (Yousafzai 41). Even after she was shot in the head and she was able to go to school she continues to fight for others who aren't as fortunate, especially in Pakistan (“Malala Yousafzai”). Malala also realizes that over 66 Million girls are unable to go to school so she is not fighting for a small or easy cause (Yousafzai). Malala said “I raised my voice not for myself but so that those without a voice could be heard” (Yousafzai). She proves this by when she travels to different countries to speak to the people there. For example, she traveled to Nigeria to speak with the girls who were abducted by Boko Haram from their families to help them and their families out. She also helped start the Malala Fund, its goal being to help girls who weren’t fortunate enough to receive education to get their education. This, with the help of Angelina Jolie, would start off by helping to pay for 40 girls to go to school in Pakistan (“Malala
Since she was 11 years old, Malala has been writing a blog on the Urdu BBC website to show her hope and determination to become a doctor in spite of her fear against the Taliban. Her story of courageous actions created a big sensation in the public(weird grammar). From then on, she is referred to as a symbol of courage and inspiration for all young women, who want to relish the chance to go to school.
People are beginning to step up the challenge of speech in order to fight for their beliefs, the most common topics spoke about are respect, access to education, and rights. Malala Yousafzai and Hillary Clinton walked on the stage and made their speeches for their own beliefs, others being mistreated, and calling of action, although their speeches were aimed at different directions, the message they both delivered are very similar.
She is passionate about her education and cares about her school. Malala disagrees with Taliban decisions, and stands strongly against their changes. All in all, she believes that school is the most important path that we can possibly take in our lives. For example, Malala states, “Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons." This demonstrates that Malala believes in the education for girls, and will do anything to keep it. She knows the possibilities of getting hurt, but she wants to be the fearless hero that everyone looks up to. Malala shows how brave she is by risking her life, and proceeds to live a life with risks. For example, Malala powerfully states, “I told myself, Malala, you have already faced death. This is your second life. Don't be afraid — if you are afraid, you can't move forward.” Even after Malala nearly died, she believes that life has no meaning without fighting for what is truly right. Overall, Malala never hides her feelings away, but proudly shares them with the whole
Soon after, Malala was born and a favorite of her father’s. He taught her the value of education and how he had to struggle and claw his way to get a decent education. He preached that every person should have the right to go to school and be educated. Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, is a very influential person in the village and a great role model as Malala grew up. He participated in Anti-Taliban organizations and constantly preached for peace, educational rights and for th...
Malala Yousafzai was born in Mingora, Swat District in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan on July 12, 1997. Her family is of the Pashtun tribe, as indicated by her last name, and Sunni Muslim. The first born of three children by her parents, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Tor Pekai, she has two brothers named Khushual and Atal.Ellick & Ashraf, 2012 Her father, a poet, owns several private schools throughout the Swat District and is an educational activist. She is fluent in Urdu, Pashto, and English.Coulson, A. J. (2013, November 7). “Why Malala Didn’t Go to Public School.” Cato Institute. She originally wanted to become a doctor, but her father encouraged her to pursue politics and helped cultivate her understanding through in-depth, late night discussions.Ellick & Ashraf, 2012 Malala Yousafzai gave her first speech in September 2008 at a local press conference in Peshawar, where she