Malala Thesis

The article,”Malala the Powerful”, by Kristan Lewis, describes Malala a 15 year old girl who stood up to a terrorist group when she was threatened to death. Malala lived through one of the most tragic events of her life, getting shot by the Taliban. For many years the Taliban wanted to kill Malala. The Taliban ordered schools to close, girls not being able to sing or do any kind of music. In May of 2009, Malala, was identified and was put on the New York's Times documentary. She gave speeches and was on television. Though Malala lived through these challenges, she showed a lot of courage, fighting against the Taliban and everyone’s education.

Imagine waking up and knowing you don’t have to go to school. It would be nice right away but when you walk outside and see the damage done to your city and people scared of dying every day. That is what my hero went through. Malala Yousafzai a survivor of a Taliban assassination was able to survive while on the brink of death and was able to make a difference in many young girls lives. If it weren't for Malala Yousafzai 's strong feminism stance, various books of her traumatic assassination attempt and girls education rights , the issue of girls rights would be less known about and helpful.

Malala Youfzai was born on July 12th, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. This area is in Pakistan’s swat valley. During the early years of Malala’s life, her town was a popular tourist destination because it celebrated many festivals and holidays. The tourism quickly ended when the Taliban began to take control of the area. This also marked the start of the education “reforms” by the Taliban, which quickly began preventing girls from going to school. Malala and some of her friends continued going to school. Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzia, who is an advocate for girl’s education, had created a school near their hometown several years ago. This was the school Malala and several of her friends went to. Since they were in direct defiance of the law, there was a death threat issued to Malala and her father, by the Taliban. Malala said “I wasn’t scared, but I had started making sure the gate was locked at night and asking God what happens when you die”(I am Malala) For a short time, they allowed the girls to attend school, but under the condition they wore burkas that covered them from

Personally, I believe education is the key to combating racism. We must education our peers on our cultures. We must explain that “colorblindness” in society is not what’s best. Only by embracing and recognizing each other differences we will be able to break the social bubbles we live in. I’ve gained a stronger sense of racial awareness through this course. I have the ability to challenge and change other people’s ideologies and understand my own. I know because of my social position have scholarships, financial aide and the values of hard work and education instilled in me by my parents and grandparents. I’m also aware that many people are not able to gain that same access. Because of my racial awareness there is so much more I want to find out about the contributing factors that led to my family’s social position in New Orleans. It is through my racial awareness I plan to beat the system.

In the book “I Am Malala” the author, Malala Yousafzai began the book by discussing how she was raised differently than all of the other girls. Her father treated her like she was a boy because he knew that Malala was destined for more than working in a kitchen at home all day. As Malala was growing up, her father was working on opening an all-girls school, which Malala would attend when she was of age. This later played out in Malala’s life as one of the reasons she was shot. In Malala’s culture, girls did not attend to school and get any other kind of education besides learning how to complete the basic life skills the females would need later in life.

Inspiration comes to all of us in countless different ways. In my life, there have been many people and things that have a big impact on me. It has to be Malala Yousafzai. She is one of those people that have made such a massive impression in life, Malala is ambitious.

One important step to reducing the racism in America is to include curriculum in all education programs that supports equality in the minds of the youth. Young children see and learn from the adults and teachers in their lives, so when a parent, teacher, or other significant other displays racist behavior, the child is likely to believe that other races are not as equal to his or her own race.

Do you know who Malala is or what she had done? Malala is a strong young adult who wanted education for girls. Her early childhood life change who she is now. She went through many tough. She went through many tough obstacles as a teenager, but she had many achievements.

What is a hero to you? You might think of superman or batman. Maybe you think of a police officer or a firefighter. What you may not think about is a ordinary girl from Pakistan who just wanted a change. The Taliban, a terrorist group in Pakistan, is working to ban education for girls. Malala Yousafzai demanded for a change and in return was shot in the head. Luckily, she survived. What I find sad about this is that she was shot because she believes in something different. This was heard about all over the world, and this news didn’t fade away. People started thinking of her as a hero. That got me thinking. What does it take to be a hero?

Bullet one, shoulder. Bullet two, neck. Bullet three, lights out. On October 9th 2011, Malala Yousafzai took 3 bullets from a Taliban gun, at only 15, for what she loved, the education of girls. But, she didn’t let what happened keep her from fighting for all girls to have education. With the assistance of many facial surgeries, physical therapy, and top notch care from hospital personnel at a UK hospital, she was able to put on her backpack on again a little under a year later to continue her fight to get education for young girls everywhere. The Taliban wasn’t going to silence her.

People can also help prevent racism in our communities and schools. Suggest that people develop a policy statement against all forms of racial discrimination. Object to racist jokes and insults because there not funny. “Nothing less than a racial reorganization of American elementary education is necessary, therefore, if the schools are to begin to discharge their obligation to teach Negro youngsters.” (Silberman 277)

It is time to take action. Not only in our own lives, but in the lives of the children. There has been attempts, there has been success, and there has been failure. Many people have ways in which they believe will help reduce racism. But which is the right way, the best way? According to Barbara Hacker, author of "Advice for Teachers on Racism and Oneness," it is up to the educators. She believes teachers can make a difference in the lives of his or her students.

Yousafzai states in this segment that her “goal in writing this book was to raise [her] voice on behalf of the millions of girls around the world who are being denied the right to go to school and realize their potential. [She hopes her] story will inspire girls to raise their voices ad embrace the power within themselves.” (p.327) Malala also states that she does not wish to abolish traditional practises that make Islam what it is, because she believes it is only the modern extremist movement that has prescribed the negative practises seen in the media. Specifically, she says “[e]ducation is our right … Islam has given us this right and says that every girl and boy should go to school. The Quran says we should seek knowledge, study hard and learn the mysteries of our world.”

While there are many causes and effects of racism in children, I believe causes start at home. Children may think if their parents, the president, and other influential people are making racist comments, why can’t I? Children should be taught to love everyone, including those who are different. If we start teaching this to young children, I truly believe it would make an impact on this

I am convinced that racism is a problem within the USA. Rosa Parks stated “Racism is still with us. But it is up to us to prepare our children for what they have to meet, and, hopefully, we shall overcome.” As a woman who has been a vital part of the United States history of racism, she knows what it truly is and what is best for the country to overcome the issue. However, Parks stated this in 1998, and we are yet to see any tangible transformations in the American culture where racism does not exist…. But by placing awareness at a younger age, children are less susceptible to gaining influence from outside sources. Or by placing awareness within workplaces such as Police departments we can see that it will help the case of police officers abusing their power. By placing awareness in the workplace or in schools we can ultimately remove racial abuse within the