Razia Jan Annotated Bibliography

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Razia Jan Annotated bibliography

Torgan, Allie. "Acid Attacks, Poison: What Afghan Girls Risk by Going to School." CNN. Cable News Network, 17 Mar. 2016. Web. 06 Oct. 2016.
In the article written the author talks about Razia’s early life about her moving to the united states when she was a teen and what early life in afghanistan was like. The background information in this article will fit perfectly in the background section of the essay.

Lerch, Bethany. "Women and the Future of Afghanistan." WSJ. The Walls Street Journal, 08 July 2015. Web. 07 Oct. 2016.
The author of this article shines light on the progress Razia Jan has made not only in her home country but in other places. The article can be used in the background aspect of the essay foreshadowing her progress and …show more content…

This will go into the background part of the essay and will help educate how she began her process of starting her school.

Khan, Adnan. "Afghan Women's Activist Razia Jan Points the Way for Girls." The National. The National, 10 Mar. 2012. Web. 07 Oct. 2016.
In this article Razia’s passion for education is highlighted and her motivation for improvement in afghanistan. The information in this article is crucial and will be used in developing the thesis for Razia’s second personality trait.

Gable, Mona. "A Free School for Girls Rises Above War and Prejudice." TakePart. Takepart, 9 Oct. 2015. Web. 07 Oct. 2016.
Razia’s bravery is brought forward by the article. This article will assist in defending the hero and bring forward the daily threats she obtains.

Moe, Kristin. "In a Place Where Teaching Girls Can Get You Poisoned, This Afghan Woman Got Men on Her Side." YES! Magazine. YES! Magazine, 10 July 2015. Web. 07 Oct. 2016.
The author in this article speaks of Afghanistan's educational state and how Razia is bringing change to the country. The article can be used in the essay by placing information in the defending part of the

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