Obtaining an education and allowing your mind to flourish freely is not as easy as some may think. Malala Yousafzai experiences numerous hardships in her quest of educating herself by defying social standards and oppressors that are sought out to crush her dreams. "Mullahs from the TNSM preached that the earthquake was a warning from God. If we did not mend our ways and introduce shariat or Islamic law, they shouted in their thundering voices, more severe punishment would come." ( Malala 57) Certain branches of Islam strictly enforce Sharia law which believes only men shall be educated and women should tend the house and carry out stereotypical “woman activities”. Attending a Catholic school it’s encouraged to practice a religion and involve it with your studies. I
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On the other hand Malala constantly travelled and attended school knowing in the back of her head a terrorist attack could occur at any moment. Ultimately the Taliban became furious with the actions of a school who they deemed lower than them. In order to put an end to a girl’s social protest the Taliban attempted to brutally murder Malala. Complaining about homework, friends, and other miscellaneous struggles is the topic of discussion more times than not. Instead of gratefully accepting the opportunity that our education provides us with. Malala and others who attend school are grateful for the fact they arrived at school safely and are over the moon with the fact they have the ability to learn As the story goes Malala miraculously survives and becomes an important advocate for educational and women rights. "I am Malala. My world has changed but I have not." (Malala 154). Malala Yousafzai embodies the role of a famous public figure. With all the stardom and recognition Malala remains true to her roots and uses her experiences to educate others. Educated social crusaders with a purpose such as Malala’s are needed within our society in order to better ourselves and progress
On the other hand Malala constantly travelled and attended school knowing in the back of her head a terrorist attack could occur at any moment. Ultimately the Taliban became furious with the actions of a school who they deemed lower than them. In order to put an end to a girl’s social protest the Taliban attempted to brutally murder Malala. Complaining about homework, friends, and other miscellaneous struggles is the topic of discussion more times than not. Instead of gratefully accepting the opportunity that our education provides us with. Malala and others who attend school are grateful for the fact they arrived at school safely and are over the moon with the fact they have the ability to learn As the story goes Malala miraculously survives and becomes an important advocate for educational and women rights. "I am Malala. My world has changed but I have not." (Malala 154). Malala Yousafzai embodies the role of a famous public figure. With all the stardom and recognition Malala remains true to her roots and uses her experiences to educate others. Educated social crusaders with a purpose such as Malala’s are needed within our society in order to better ourselves and progress