Similarities Between Malala And Persepolis

Isabela Giraldo

The best kind of people are the ones that use their courage and fearlessness to speak their mind and question what those who choose to conform dare not to. Malala Yousafzai’s actions parallel to those of Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, as they both stand up for what they believe in during times of oppression and chaos. Although growing up in different areas and being classified under different social classes, both Malala and Marjane came from poverty stricken middle eastern countries. Throughout their lives Malala and Marjane have had to face discrimination and repression against women in their home countries; but unlike Marjane, Malala cannot flee to escape the horrors of her country. These women represent and empower generations of young girls all over the world, their movement will cause others to continue and fight against the oppression; therefore their actions are indeed worthwhile. In spite of Malala and Marjane fighting
Malala faced oppression from the Taliban, which took people’s basic rights including women’s rights to education. While similarly, Marjane encountered oppression from the Islamic extremist being constrained to abide by the cultural regulations imposed on her society. Malala began her quest to defend women’s education rights by blogging anonymously; over the course of three years she began to grow more confident and gain influence. Her goal was to see “every child get[ a] quality education… women hav[e] equal rights and… peace,” (Nobel Lecture). Despite her actions causing the Taliban to place a death threat on her and being shot in the head, Malala continued her campaign for her right to