An innocent, even revolutionary, girl was walking to her bus only to get shot three times, while one bullet pierced her skull. This girl is Malala. She is a girl. Activism is a significant force in our world. Malala, an extraordinary activist, has had many successes and downfalls. Malala might be the most influential activist with a deadly outcome, led by those who oppose her. While activism is hard, it is crucial to the development of our world as it shows in the case of Malala. Activism is a critical part of our ever-growing world. Activism improves our world in many ways, including changing our laws for the betterment of the people. To continue, being an activist is as simple as supporting a cause. Also, on the UNICEF website it talks about …show more content…
It’s clear that with activism, great things have happened. Clearly, activism changes the world for the better. Malala, being one of these activists, is arguably one of the best activists. In the beginning of Malala’s life she lived in Swat Valley, Pakistan where the Taliban ruled and shut down and blew up schools for girls(EB). However, the Pakistan army soon drove out the Taliban and lifted the ban for girls going to schools (EB). Furthermore, Malala started her activism career by giving her first speech when the Taliban first took her right to go to school(EB). Then, Malala made a blog about her life while she couldn’t go to school for the British Broadcasting Channel(EB). Later on, Malala made her first television appearance followed by two films. Motivation is a key part to being an activist and Malala’s motivation was due to an unfairness directing her own life. Malala found it unfair that girls couldn’t go to school, so she became an activist. To conclude, Malala is an amazing activist and has accomplished so much. Malala has had many successes but failed as
During this process a lot happened. For example, many wanted to assassinate her for disobeying them and going against their rules. The thing was Malala didn’t care because she knew in her heart that she was doing the right thing when speaking. In the article it states, “ there are hundreds of Human Rights activist and social workers who are not only speaking for human rights, but who are struggling to achieve their goals of Education, peace and equality. Thousands of people have been killed by terrorists and millions have been injured. I am just one of them.” (Paragraph 3) She was a brave little girl for speaking up because not many had the guts to do what she did. Also, malala knew she was putting her life at risk ,but she still did what she did because now it’s not only about her, but others as
Strength, power and courage was born.” Malala continued to lead activist groups and conferences after being shot. She demonstrates persistence by continuing to speak out about the importance of access to education for women. In her grew courage, bravery and
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb is a powerful book of Malala's life story. This book begins with a beautiful account of her childhood, with fond memories of her home, the gorgeous Swat Valley, in which she lived, and her beloved school. This novel also gives readers insight into the Pashtun culture and daily life. Malala is named after Malalai, a powerful Pashtun woman who changed the face of war with her powerful poetry. Malala's father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, played a significant role in shaping Malala's personality. He went against his cultural tradition and celebrated the birth of his beloved daughter, Malala. Her father is a champion of girls’ education; he is a woman’s rights advocate. He embraces democracy with passion and believes that every child in this world should be educated, especially women. Malala was born in 1997, as her father was struggling to establish his school against a deeply corrupt government and a mufti (a Muslim scholar) who opposed the education of girls. Inspired by her father words, Malala absorbed her father’s ideals and develope...
In Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Campbell breaks down the journey of a hero. A journey that per Campbell happens to every one of us, that once complete leaves us with a self-actualization of our life and the moments and decisions that either helped or hindered us at one point in our lifetime. In The Hero with a Thousand Faces, the various examples of each stage are detailed as part of the journey. Campbell uses religious figures and contemporary tales such as Alice in Wonderland to provide us with the definition of the stages. Campbell’s book also provides what the purpose of each stage is as well as brief description. Malala Yousafzai is a prime example of the hero’s journey. Her autobiography I
In I am Malala it shows that she was willing to die for her rights and everyone else’s. When she started to go to school, she knew the dangers but she kept going.Her honor was so big that the Taliban thought it would gather supporters and so they shot her.Her strength was enormous she had to fight her way to the top so she can be heard.“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” (malala) She also had to fight the fear of the threats.“The extremists are afraid of books and pens, the power of education frightens them. they are afraid of women.” (malala)
All over the world, there are terrible things that have happened, but some people actually see them and have the courage to make the right change. Some of these people have even changed the way the world looks at things. Some great leaders and examples were Harriet Tubman, Melba Patillo Beals, and Malala Yousafzai. All of these characters had big motivations in their lives and felt the need to enact change. Harriet Tubman had lived through slavery herself and wanted to give other slaves the freedom they deserved. Melba was simply a highschool student who chose the long path of integrating an all white high school. Finally, Malala was a young girl who was determined to give women and girls the same chance at education
In the book, I am Malala, by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai, most people cowered when the Taliban made a name for themselves, however; Malala was not one to give into the odds. Malala stood up for her beliefs with tremendous courage and honor. Although the memoir, I am Malala, is primarily a story of the importance of education, it is also a story that teaches us to triumph in the face of adversity. When Malala says, “I am a patriot and I love my country”, she shows her deep love for her country Pakistan. Next, she says, “And for that I would gladly sacrifice all.” This means that she will do anything in her power to protect her country. As a whole, anywhere in the memoir Malala goes the extra mile to get women their education. She sacrifices
“I am excited that today I have achieved my dream of going back to school. I want all girls to have this basic opportunity.” Malala Yousafzai said. Malala yousafzai is a teen activist just like Alex Lin and Alex Libby. Teen Activism is when a teen decides to change something in the world, and they stand up for their opinion. What it takes to become a teen activist is, when something has happened, and teens go and make a difference. Teen activists fight for what they believe in, and they are always trying to change the world.
Being shot in the face and seriously injured, did not stop Malala Yousafzai from pursuing her dreams. She did not morally agree with her government’s treatment of women, so she fought for her beliefs. Malala grew up in a rural village in Pakistan and was forced to follow customs she did not believe in. Swat Valley changed to a strictly ruled village with discrimination towards women. Malala created awareness around the world of the situation and stood up for her rights to education. Through Malala Yousafzai’s painful experience with growing up in a dangerous part of Pakistan, she created awareness in hope to regain the rights to educational opportunities for women.
Out of all the civil right activists in the history of the world there are a few that stand out among the rest like, Martin Luther King and Malala Yousufzai. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and the young Malala Yousufzai was born on July 12 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. It is also worth note that both Martin Luther King and Malala were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. These two people have had a great impact on the world. Even though, MLK and Malala are from different parts of the globe, they all have had every similar philosophies and struggles.
The adventure of this paper begins with Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Campbell breaks down the journey of a hero. A journey that according to Campbell happens to us, regular people once complete it leaves us with a self actualization of our life and the moments and decisions that helped or hindered us at one point or another. In The Hero with a Thousand Faces the examples of the stages are entailed as part of the journey. Campbell uses religious figures and contemporary tales such as Alice in Wonderland to provide us with the definition of the stages. Campbell’s book also provides what the purpose of the stage are as well a brief description. Malala Yousafzai is a prime example of the hero’s journey.
Malala is the most inspirational teen activist ever. First of all, according to wikipedia she is from SWAT village a tropical place in Pakistan. First major event in her life was when the Taliban was blasting schools. So she decided she didn’t know she loved school until it was taken away so she started doing speeches to get school back. She loves school and wants all kids to go to school. According to abc news her biggest
The excerpt from Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga on page 105 was chosen to further look at the racial disparities that occur within the novel. Using intense connotation, shifts in tone, and punctuation, Dangarembga addresses a multitude of issues. At its most basic, this paragraph highlights the main character’s brainwashing, draws on the hierarchy of skin color, and, more generally, opens up discussion on ethnic privilege. On a more personal note, this passage was chosen for highlighting the racial awareness that white people tend to lack.
Well, Malala also won the Nobel Peace Prize, and spoke up for her rights. She got shot in the head because she spoke so strongly for rights to be able to go to school legally. Yes, she did write a blog under an anonymous name, as a type of silent protest, but she later revealed who she was. This whole thing all started with her father suggesting that she be the one to write a blog for BBC, but has escalated into something more well voiced. Malala Yousafzai started the Malala Fund and on her 18th birthday opened a school near the Syrian border that can hold more than 200 girls living in informal camps. So, Malala Yousafzai has done so much more than just writing a blog. (“Malala Yousafzai Deserve the Nobel Peace
Throughout history, governments and rulers have oppressed every option, idea and freedoms of their citizens. When the people fight back, they fight for different things due to their circumstances, like education or to get rid of censorship in the government and media. In the book Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and Malala Yousafzai’s acceptance speech, both Malala and Marjane experience their freedoms being oppressed. For Malala’s case, her rights were stripped away when the extremist group known as the Taliban over took her town. Her right to an education then became a crime when she wanted to learn and girls were stopped from going to school. Similarly, Marjane’s freedom of expression was persecuted when the new government was installed and censored everything Western. Malala’s and Marjane’s actions are worthwhile because through their sacrifices