"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The best way to suppress a people is to keep them in ignorance. To keep knowledge from one's mind is to keep bullets from one's gun. The power of knowledge is immeasurable and unsurpassable. In the story of Malala, this truth was self-evident. The Taliban, the aggressors of the story, preyed on the ignorance of the people of Swat. From this lack of knowledge grew fear, which is ultimately what the Taliban used to manipulate the residence of Swat. These tactics however are not exclusive to modern day, or just Middle Eastern countries. Right here in America, these same tactics were used to suppress the African Americans since before the 1950's and 60's. This is were I relate to Malala's struggles as they still correlate to the struggles of African Americans today regarding education.
As I read the story of Malala, I couldn't help but to draw connections between the issues discussed in the novel and issues that African Americans faced and still face today. One of the first examples of these correlations is that of propaganda. In every bout of oppression, you will find that propaganda plays a part in some way. In Pakistan, propaganda took the form of the radio, and in the case of the novel, there was a station was ran by Maulana Fazlullah. In America this
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Well that I am not so sure of, but one can only hope. Malala displayed a level of bravery and courage that was unimaginable considering her circumstance, a level that I could only hope to have in a situation such as Malala faced. One thing that helped was that her father was already an activist for female education and encouraged her to speak out about what she believed in. The support of her parents and her strong will is what allowed her to drive a widespread education campaign despite the threat of the
Before Malala Yousafzai took a stand for children’s rights, countries throughout the Middle East were brutally oppressed by the Taliban. The Taliban are a radically militant Islamic movement that controlled some ninety percent of Afghanistan between 1996 and 2001 (“The Taliban Once Ruled”). In 2007, a faction of the Taliban regrouped across the border in Pakistan, invading northern cities including Mingora, a region in Swat Valley. These fundamentalist terrorists were brutal and rapidly became the dominant socio-political force in northern Pakistan (“Education in Pakistan”). The Taliban executed those who resisted and didn’t follow their harsh laws. According to a resident of Swat Valley, “we were very scared of them. Our education system was totally
Malala Youafzai's activism started with her passion for education. As a child Malala loved school and felt it was very important. In 2007 the Taliban invaded her home town Swat Valley Pakistan forcing their strict Islamic law onto the ones who lived their. The Taliban were going to extreme measures to prevent women from going to school. Malala being very passionate about her education since a young age
Kristen Lewis’ article, “Malala the Powerful” was about how a girl as shot in the head by the terrorist group, the Taliban because she was using her voice to stand up and say everyone deserves an education, especially girls. In Pakistan, the religion is strict therefore the Taliban decided to control the government, that made life for women and girls brutal. The Taliban ordered that girls were not allowed to attend school. Malala completely disagreed so she used her voice on the internet incognito to bring awareness about what was happening. The Taliban was out of control, Malala’s family was forced to move South. With all the commotion she revealed her identity, making her well known world wide. Once news broke on who she was, the Taliban
In the article, Malala the Powerful by Kristen Lewis, she described how Malala and other people ruled by the Taliban around 2007, had to follow many harsh rules ordered from the Taliban. Many people perished because of not following the religious rules. Malala stood up to the Taliban while they ruled. She did not listen to the Taliban when they said that school was banned. She courageously stood up to the Taliban but yet still got shot. She crazily survived the shooting and is still alive and going to college today. Though the Taliban created huge challenges for Malala, she survived because she stood up to the Taliban with her great courage, and is getting a better education today.
The article, “Malala the Powerful” by Kristin Lewis, describes the roughness of Malala, a Jewish girl, who like many girl Jews, crumbled in the hands of Taliban. Malala was alive when the Taliban took over Pakistan. She and many other girl jews were kicked out of school and forced to follow all these stitched rules. In 2009, Malala took action and started a blog. She talked on T.V shows about how hard life was like and was standing up to the Taliban. In 2010, the Taliban shot Malala in the face but she and many other Jews still survived. Though she lived in rough and tough challenges, Malala show lots of courage trying to stand up to the Taliban and their powerful government.
Malala is considered a hero in our society because she is very persistent in her beliefs. Malala believes that everyone should be able to have equal rights to education because, education is power to grow and succeed in life (Kailash Satyarthi). This shows that in today’s society people value someone who is willing to fight for equality for all races, religions, sexes, and ethnicities. In addition, Malala does show weakness throughout her journey to promote education equality. Malala begins to confront the Taliban, a major terrorist group that controlled Swat Valley. This is a mistake by her because she does not realize the consequences of her rebellious actions for education equality to a well-established terror group that could kill her and her family. This shows that in today’s society, people are not simply portraying a hero as a person who is strong and skillful. Instead the modern society looks for someone who is willing to make a difference that is beneficial to the
Malala has inspired many people which now she is recognized as a symbol of peace and a warrior for fighting for what she believed in. Malala touches topics throughout her novel include the range of political to moral information grasping her audience attention.One main point that Malala uses is rhetorical techniques as well as diction to get her point across and make the audience understand what it was like going through the experience she went through.Although not everyone will understand the crucial experience she went through, Malala will indicate what her point will be. Malala will have her audience comprehend everything there is to know by being prosuede with imagery on to the point that this tragedy occurred.
Malala Yousafzai has inspired many people, which why she is recognized as a symbol of peace and a warrior for fighting for what she believed in. Malala touches on topics throughout her novel include the range of political to moral information grasping her audience attention.The main point that Malala uses is rhetorical techniques as well as diction to get her point across and make the audience understand what it was like going through the undefying experiences.Although not everyone will unravel her crucial experience she went through, Malala will elucidate what her point was. Malala will have her audience comprehend everything there is to know by being inveigle with imagery on to the point that this tragedy transpired. Also with the way Malala used her figurative language she painted proof in the reader's mind to show them the crucial things that happened.
Fear prevented people from wanting to exercise their rights. There were many silent people, and others who wouldn’t dare to speak against the Taliban. “There’s a moment when you have to choose, will you be silent? Or will you speak?” Malala told reporters (from “He named me Malala”). She said that “They (Taliban) destroyed more than 400 schools” The Taliban used this as a way of showing that education is against the rules, especially for girls. People acting differently when more are around, in this case following the Taliban rules, the environment affects the situation differently. This is the “Power of Context.” Malala was few people who defied Taliban rule, and went to school understanding that she may be killed. Many parents pulled their kids out of school out of fear. “Attendance at Malala’s school decreased by more than 60 percent.” (data taken from “Malala the Powerful”). Malala knew that there were many people that could not or would not speak against the Taliban. “I am not one voice, I am many” Malala told people (From “He named me Malala”). The environment that surrounded Malala helped her want to speak up for her rights and others. “My father only gave me Malalai, I chose this life. I must stand with it” Malala answered an interviewer (interviewing for “He named me Malala”) who asked her about being angry with her dad, and him choosing her name. These components, the stickiness factor, the law of the few,
This took place in Mingora, a city in the Swat Valley. The Taliban were trying to kill Malala and her whole family. They were also tracking her so they had a target to kill. One challenge was that Malala was getting targeted by the Taliban, every day, an all day. “ This work made her famous throughout Pakistan and around the world. It had also made her a target of the Taliban.(6) This was a challenge because they knew who she was and they knew where she was at. It was also a challenge because when you are getting tracked, it is really hard to hide from somebody who is trying to kill you and knows where you are at every day. Another challenge that Malala had to face was her “getting banned from music, television and movies”... “Also they weren’t allowed to go to school, have careers, wear makeup, and bright clothing.”(6) This was also a challenge because you see other kids just like you playing around and doing whatever they want to do without getting in trouble. But if you tried doing in, you would get in big trouble, like getting shot, getting whipped, or even getting your family kicked out of there house and even the state. This is also a challenge because you might see other Taliban wearing bright colors and listening to music, while are sitting outside and just watching them do what you can not do. It was also a challenge because if you were dreaming about being a lawyer or something, you couldn’t do that. Even though you see other people in suits at 9:00 in the morning going to work. The last challenge that she had to face was that she had to undergo a lot of surgeries for her brain and the tissues inside her brain plus the cells. “ She has undergone several operations to repair her skull and improve her hearing.” (9) This is a challenge because she had to take a lot of surgeries constantly almost every month. It is also a
First of all, Determination is necessary to overcome adversity because it shows that no one is ever going to back down from what they believe in. Malala didn’t give up and earned what was rightfully hers-the ability to have an education. The article, “Malala” states, “The Taliban's attempt to keep Malala from getting an education has now backfired. Not only is Malala alive and bravely continuing to campaign for her beliefs, but Nov. 10 was named Malala Day to urge people to support the almost 32 million girls worldwide who are denied schooling.” Malala showed her determination by getting back
Although this was the living standards she was presented with, Malala did not allow this to stop her from getting an education. She continued going to school and sharing her knowledge with those around her. Once the government was aware of Malala’s actions, they took action in attempts to eliminate her. Their efforts and the bullet they placed in her were not strong enough to stop her from breaking free. The young lady was well aware of her self worth and would not settle for less.
Malala Yousafzai used an anecdote in her speech to relate her story with the audience. In the speech it says, “The terrorists thought that they would change our aims and stop our ambitions but nothing changed in my life except this: Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born.” This example gives the audience hope that they can take action and achieve gender equality rights by using their words and actions. The anecdote appeals to the audience’s emotions, by using specific word choice such as strength, power, and courage. This helps connect Malala’s view to the audience. “I remember that there was a boy in our school who was asked by a journalist, Why are the Taliban against education? He answered very simply. By pointing to his book he said, A Talib doesn’t know what is written inside this book. They think that God is a tiny, little conservative being who would send girls to hell just because of going to school. The terrorists are misusing the name of Islam and Pashtun society for their own personal beliefs.” This quote shows the audience why the terrorists do crimes and mass murders, and Malala Yousafzai is teaching her audience to be forgiving and use words and
Malala mentions many women in her book those who have been targeted wounded or even killed because they chose to speak out against the corrupt. Malala mentions Malalai the person who she named after, who was killed but inspired troops to fight and Benazir Bhutto who was the first democratically elected leader of Pakistan who inspired women to speak out. Malala are like these icons in many different ways but how are they different? How do the lives of these women parallel each other? How do the fates of Malalai of Maiwand and Benazir Bhutto foreshadow Malala’s fate? These are the questions I will be answering in this essay.
The candid and disinterested voice of Malala is used to create a kind of attention between the terrorist shot and people who don’t receive human right such as education. Furthermore, Malala used a privet aspect of her life to persuade her speech which is about terrorist shot. She wanted to find a solution by telling her story. The best solution is to receive education for everyone.