Rigobert Menchu Tum and Malala Yousafzai‚ who both went up against their countries to call for education. Although Malala Yousafzai and Rigoberta Mench Tum have some differences‚ they have more similarities because of their impact on global education and their leadership characteristics. Starting‚ Rigoberta Mench Tum and Malala Yousafzai have different beginnings. Malala was a risk-taker and tried to "get (her) education if it’s at home‚ school‚ or somewhere else" (Yousafzai 4). Malala wanted her education
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a light that shines out‚ that follows you through your most horrific moments. These lights were the lives of Malala Yousafzai‚ who lived in Swat and where the Taliban‚ a terrorist group‚ controlled the valley and Anne Frank‚ who lived in the time when the Holocaust took place and hid from the Nazis. Both were an inspiration‚ catching the world’s eyes from their challenges and fight. Malala‚ spoke out to the world‚ fighting for everyone’s rights.She out of hundreds‚ tried speaking out and went against
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In the autobiography I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai‚ the theme of gender is represented well by a range of characters. However only two male and female characters fully represent the theme of gender: Malala’s mother and the Taliban leader Mualana Fazlullah (also known as the Radio Mullah). In Malala’s native city‚ Swat‚ Pakistan‚ the two genders male and female have very different roles in the home as well in society in general. Malala’s mother and Mualana Fazlullah are the best examples of the
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of the best ways to respond to conflict. The stories that were used are I am Malala: Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by none other than Anne Frank herself. Malala Yousafzai is a perfect example of why positive thinking is one of the best ways to respond to conflict. In this case‚ Malala stayed positive throughout her time in SWAT with the Taliban. Even though Malala was being told that her going to school was against what others believed in‚ she
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to which I want to devote my life.” (Yousafzai 309). People all over the world consider Malala as one of the courageous and strong teenager in the world. She risked her life to fight for women to have the right to have an education despite the opposition of her society. In “ I am Malala ” despite her surroundings and the expected roles of women in her society‚ she became activist to fight for freedom for women as she fought the taliban and endured. Malala is an activist because she was fighting
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“One book‚ one pen‚ one child‚ and one teacher can change the world.”(I am Malala).The many opportunities we are blessed with in this country is many times forgotten and taken for granted especially with the many distractions we have. any places outside the United States millions of people‚ especially women are not allowed to get an education. Women at a very young age of 13 are forced to drop out of school‚ get married and bear children. People are afraid to speak up and question the society on
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people were trying to kill you? Well some teen activists did have to go through that just to change the world. These teen activist changed the world in one sort if way. Those teen activists are Malala Yousafzai‚ Anne Frank‚ and Claudette Colvin. They all changed the world in at least one kind of way. Malala Yousafzai changed the world by making girls go to school. Anne Frank didn’t really “change” the world but she gave us a different perspective; by telling us how the Nazi’s treated the jews. Claudette
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Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty‚ danger‚ and pain‚ without fear. Even through the toughest of times‚ Malala Yousafzai was able to overcome obstacles without giving up. Throughout her youth and still today‚ Malala’s courageous actions have had a major effect on people and society around the world. Malala’s upbringing played a crucial role in molding her into the woman she is today. She felt that her life’s goal was to stand up for girls who needed
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Heroes become heroes when they are treated like such‚ this treatment comes to a being when they prove they are worthy through their actions. Pakistani Activist for youth education‚ Malala Yousafzai‚ in her speech to the UN Youth Takeover‚ reflects her time as an activist and confronts the issues with the Taliban and how it has affected the rights of many people. Yousafzai’s purpose is to show that people are struggling to achieve their goals in peace‚ education‚ and equality. She accumulates a tenacious
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During the summer break one of Xavier’s required reading included I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. As I read Malala’s struggle towards seeking education for not only herself but for others‚ I realized how fortunate and privileged I truly am to have the opportunity to attend All Saints’ Episcopal Day School and now Xavier College Preparatory. I never had to stumble in order to receive an education. From reading Malala’s story‚ I realized that the most meaningful
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