Civil Disobedience In The Life Of Malala Yousafzai's Power

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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 …show more content…

She began blogging anonymously for BBC at age twelve. Even though she wrote anonymously, the risks remained present; if anyone discovered her identity, she would be in grave danger. This blog offered insight into the daily life of the average girl living in Pakistan and it helped others, especially people living in other countries, understand the constant fear present even when performing seemingly simple tasks. According to Rob Crilly from The Daily Telegraph, “her blog for the BBC Urdu Service detailing the abuses meant no one could pretend an accommodation with the terrorists was anything other than a deal with the devil." Her youth made her more believable and compelling in promoting a change. By blogging, Yousafzai unveiled the horrors of living in Pakistan while the Taliban controlled it, and she peacefully raised awareness for the importance of education for girls. (“Malala Yousafzai: …show more content…

A Taliban leader said that if girls did not stop going to school within a month, there would be repercussions. Instead of capitulating, this proclamation only made Yousafzai more passionate and courageous. She continued to attend school, despite the numerous threats and causes for fear. As an education activist, she was in more danger than most of her classmates, so it was not safe for her to walk anywhere, instead she had to take a car or bus. One day, while aboard a school bus with her classmates and friends, two men entered asking which girl was named Malala. The other girls looked at Yousafzai which unintentionally gave away her location. The men shot 15 year old Yousafzai in a defining moment in history. This not only had consequences for her and her family, but it also had consequences for the citizens of Pakistan and people living around the world. This was a turning point because people began to realize that the Taliban would target anyone with opposing views, even teenage girls.

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