Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Video Analysis

In the video, Shabana Basij-Rasikh is talking about the frustrations she experienced growing up in Afghanistan when she quotes her dad saying, “you could lose everything you own in your life… but the one thing that will always remain with you is here” as she is pointing to her head. In a country where we take many things for granted, especially education, this quote put life into perspective. Education was a top priority growing up in my household. My dad, like Shabana’s father, believed education, especially during your high school years, is a crucial component to your success. Always having education as a central part of my life, it was surprising for me to hear that other countries, like Afghanistan, are willing to threaten the lives of the educators and students for wanting to learn. My parents view on education has impacted my life for the better. Watching all of the hours and work they put into their careers has taught me the real value of hard work and that it does pay off. They were always willing to help me with school work whether it would be studying for a test or double checking my homework to ensure all the answers were correct. No matter what country they are from, all parents have the same universal goal, which is to make sure their children have the best life they possibly can. Shabana’s father made it clear that he wanted a better …show more content…
I have a strong view on education because I enjoy learning new things and expanding my knowledge of the world. I could not imagine my life without education. Everyone has the right to get an education so that they can understand the world as well; countries need to realize that education is just as important for females as it is for men. No one should have to risk their life or worry about if they will make it home alive because they want an education and are eager to learn. I believe education is a right, not a