In the face of discriminatory policies, people have been forced to decide whether to prioritize personal safety or actively resist injustice. In the book Internment by Samira Ahmed shows an internment program that is targeting Muslim Americans and forcing them into detention camps. Prioritizing personal safety Someone chooses to prioritize personal safety because they fear the consequences. In the book Internment by Samria Ahmed, it states Layla, the best thing we can do here is keep our heads down. Don’t attract attention to your business. Fade into the crowd. Stay as anonymous as possible. That’s how we’ll survive.” This quote supports my stance because if they do attract attention, they are scared of what will happen to them if they don't …show more content…
In Malala Yousafzai's speech, the nation states, “No one can stop us. We will speak up for our rights, and we will bring change through our voice. We believe in the power and the strength of our words. Our words can change the whole world”. The potential benefits of the opposing approach is that she isn't afraid to speak out and isn't afraid of the consequences she might face from speaking up about her shooter and women's and children's education. The approach I have chosen is ultimately more effective because in the face of discriminatory policies people have been forced to decide whether to prioritize personal safety or actively resist injustice. In the book Internment by Samira Ahmed shows an internment program that is targeting Muslim Americans and forcing them into detention camps. Prioritizing personal …show more content…
In the book Internment by Samria Ahmed, it states Layla, the best thing we can do here is keep our heads down. Don’t attract attention to your business. Fade into the crowd. Stay as anonymous as possible. That’s how we’ll survive.” This quote supports my stance because if they do attract attention, they are scared of what will happen to them if they don't stay anonymous. This quote relates to my thesis because Another reason why someone chooses to prioritize personal safety is the fear of being criticized. In the difference between knowing and believing (Upstander and Bystander) it states He told Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter that the events taking place were false. Felix's only words to him were “I cannot believe you.” This quote supports my stance because he would be scared of being criticized because if he told the Supreme Court what happened behind the camps he would be viewed differently. This quote relates to my thesis