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    bombing in Paris and the attack in London, all Muslims are seen as terrorist by some Americans. These Americans feel that having Muslims in the U.S is unsafe because they fear that they are part of ISIS. This rejection of Muslims is similar to the treatment of Japanese Americans during World War II because both were seen as threats. Although discrimination against minorities in the United States has improved in the past decades, Americans have become more fearful of Muslim refugees entering the United

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    For Malala, the Middle East, especially Pakistan, is and always will be her home. By bringing Pakistan back to Neolithic times, they are repressing women, which is why Malala was targeted and shot because she stood up for women’s educational rights. Malala said that “I have the right to sing. I have the right to go to market. I have the right to speak up. I will get my education — if it is at home,

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    One of the most influential object in I Am Malala is her old school uniform. Her old school uniform symbolizes freedom to Malala. It represents the freedom to choose and the freedom to learn. Before her father’s school is shut down, we often hear Malala muse about how free she feels in her school uniform. She talks about how it makes her feel proud to wear it. After her father’s school closes down Malala talks about wanting to wear the uniform, so she could feel that feeling again. The exact opposite

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    changes in herself when her family is dismantled, this disconnection can cause a person to break down and develop PTSD. (BS-2) After the tragic event, Najmah doesn't do anything about her problem, the author made her become silent to show how it needs treatment, otherwise it will become worse. (BS-3) Najmah has become independent and mature, although she still goes through symptoms of PTSD, this would be the same with a person. (TS) In the book Under The Persimmon Tree, the author uses the real life disorder

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    As time goes on, the fight for women to be treated equally to their male counterparts seems to be less and less of a priority. Violence against women has become to new norm in many communities and cultures, physically damaging the lives of many women globally. Also, women are more scrutinized in society than men, thus meaning that women are served harsher consequences for actions done both males and females . Take the character Soroya’s

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    Sex Trafficking in Islam Essay

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    Islamic cultures oppress their women because of the high regard for the hymen as a sense of honor, yet sex trafficking flourishes not only in the richer Gulf States but also in Islamic countries worldwide. Because “Islamic fundamentalism is a political movement with an ideology that considers women inherently inferior in intellectual and moral capacity,” sex trafficking is not seen as against the tenants of the religion but rather as acceptable because of the low status of women (Hughes). This paper will

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    Moreover, both novels depict women as idealised as they are enduring. Tess shows endurance as even though she is uncomfortable with Alec’s presence in Trantridge, she continues working in order to earn her family money by managing Mrs D’Urberville’s ‘fowl farm’. There is a contrast between the lush fertility of Talbothays, ‘She heard a pleasant voice in every breeze, and in every bird’s note seemed to lurk a joy’ echoing the growth of Tess and Angel's passion, with the arid landscape of Flintcombe

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    Splendid Suns, Mariam and Laila were brought together due to circumstances they could not control. Although they were both oppressed wives of a cruel and violent husband, Rasheed, they were eventually able to regain power over their own lives. The two women supported and learned from each other, finding strength in their relationship. Their relationship was an alliance of sorts and was essential to their ability to regain power over their lives. Once Mariam and Laila befriended each other, they each started

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    on Refugees). Today, they have become one of the most feared and violent groups in the Middle east. They enslave individuals, behead their prisoners specifically American journalists, terrorize and bomb various nations, and have raped thousands of women. It is important to mention that they do not represent the millions of Muslims around the world, ISIS is a terrorist group and not a religion. Recently, they have killed 130 people in the Paris’s attack and 32 in Brussels. In Syria, two suicide bombers

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    Amir and Hassan and this affected their dress. Hassan wore more stereotypical Middle Eastern clothing while Amir’s clothes were definitely influenced by the western world. Later in the film, Amir’s wife, Soraya, is dressed more liberal than those women shown in Pakistan and Afghanistan but she is still mostly covered. The diversity of dress is a misconception for many and the differences shown in the movie make it relatable to those who are not familiar with the Islamic faith. A viewer who is not

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