Malala Yousafzai, a activist for women’s education began advocating for young Pakistani women in her community. She understood the value of education and wanted to fight for the rights of other young girls who were ostracized. Her journey began when she was 12 years of age, she wrote a pseudonym detailing her life under taliban occupation and their attempts to take control of Swat Valley. Although she knew her life was in danger when she began raising awareness for women’s equality, she continued motivating other women. On October 9th 2012, Malala was riding the bus on her way home from school when two members of the Taliban pulled the bus over and demanded to know who Malala was. Overhearing the men, fear brewed within her and she refused
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Her story encouraged me to use my voice and spread awareness to students who believe they cannot further their education due to their immigration status. Growing up my older siblings constantly spoke about the importance of higher education, but they themselves fell into this category just like many other illegal immigrants. They were unable to pursue their dreams due to financial hardships and their immigration status. My eldest sibling, Denhora Mendez, was an intelligent student throughout her high school years. She had dreams of obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Unfortunately, my parents could not support her financially, and her dream was put on hold. In 2012, she was granted her green card allowing her to attend Alamance Community College and graduated with honors. She recently began her journey in the nursing program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel …show more content…
Pekai Yousafzai, the mother of Malala grew up illiterate because she followed traditional roles of a Pakistani women and refused to receive an education. After Malala inspired many other women Pekai, decided to get an education. Malala states “She wants to learn. She wants to get an education. She goes to school five days a week. She does her homework.” Her mother now has the ability to read and write. As for my mother, who was born and raised in a small village in Michoacan, Mexico. She grew up in poverty and these circumstances deprived her ability to continue her education. Only holding a second grade education, this resulted difficulties with the ability to read and write. Not only do I want to speak my voice to others but I want to inspire my mother that she has a right to an
Her story encouraged me to use my voice and spread awareness to students who believe they cannot further their education due to their immigration status. Growing up my older siblings constantly spoke about the importance of higher education, but they themselves fell into this category just like many other illegal immigrants. They were unable to pursue their dreams due to financial hardships and their immigration status. My eldest sibling, Denhora Mendez, was an intelligent student throughout her high school years. She had dreams of obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Unfortunately, my parents could not support her financially, and her dream was put on hold. In 2012, she was granted her green card allowing her to attend Alamance Community College and graduated with honors. She recently began her journey in the nursing program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel …show more content…
Pekai Yousafzai, the mother of Malala grew up illiterate because she followed traditional roles of a Pakistani women and refused to receive an education. After Malala inspired many other women Pekai, decided to get an education. Malala states “She wants to learn. She wants to get an education. She goes to school five days a week. She does her homework.” Her mother now has the ability to read and write. As for my mother, who was born and raised in a small village in Michoacan, Mexico. She grew up in poverty and these circumstances deprived her ability to continue her education. Only holding a second grade education, this resulted difficulties with the ability to read and write. Not only do I want to speak my voice to others but I want to inspire my mother that she has a right to an