Five features a has are that it is not linear it does not follow a specific timeline it can jump from one time period to another, it is emotionally charged because it is a testimony of what happened to the individual, it is very subjective because it is told through the perspective of the writer, a memoir is politically charged, a memoir is also able to raise consciousness of society, culture, and the government. I think I Am Malala fits into this genre because in I Am Malala Malala starts off talking about the day she was born then it progress to when she is going to school then jumps back to before she was born talking about the struggles that her father went through to get an education and the struggle to start his own school. I Am …show more content…
The media has dealt with Malala’s story depending where the news is coming from it is dealt with differently some news stations talked more about the terrorism aspects, some talked more about her standing up to the taliban, and others talked about her condition and how she was after the shooting. Malala isn't very important in the contemporary world because many people still don't know her and her story and if they are aware of her they know very little. Malala’s memoir and documentary fits in her life by being able to spread her story to wider audience and let them know what she has gone through and what she is fighting for. Malala mentions many women in her book those who have been targeted wounded or even killed because they chose to speak out against the corrupt. Malala mentions Malalai the person who she named after, who was killed but inspired troops to fight and Benazir Bhutto who was the first democratically elected leader of Pakistan who inspired women to speak out. Malala are like these icons in many different ways but how are they different? How do the lives of these women parallel each other? How do the fates of Malalai of Maiwand and Benazir Bhutto foreshadow Malala’s fate? These are the questions I will be answering in this essay. How do the lives of these women parallel each other? The lives of Malalai of Maiwand and Benazir Bhutto parallels that of Malala’s because they are all women who stood
Malala Yousafzai being a completely different person that any girl in her country demonstrates the gruesome ,and savage nature of the men and women in the country of Pakistan. She not only shows the unawareness driven by fright among the people there, but displays how horrid it truly was. Influences of a misinterpretation form of Islam yield the innocent under the hands of the miserable forces of the evil such as the Taliban. Subsequently, the country of Pakistan under Taliban rule has gone through continuous fear and discriminations that strip girls from their education. Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani women who only wanted an education, was obligated to view her life at its worst and at the same time, view the desire and dreams of girls who brawl for there education that they have been denied.
Kristen Lewis’ article, “Malala the Powerful” was about how a girl as shot in the head by the terrorist group, the Taliban because she was using her voice to stand up and say everyone deserves an education, especially girls. In Pakistan, the religion is strict therefore the Taliban decided to control the government, that made life for women and girls brutal. The Taliban ordered that girls were not allowed to attend school. Malala completely disagreed so she used her voice on the internet incognito to bring awareness about what was happening. The Taliban was out of control, Malala’s family was forced to move South. With all the commotion she revealed her identity, making her well known world wide. Once news broke on who she was, the Taliban
I am Malala is the story of a young womans fight to bring education to girls, in a country that believes women should have no rights, no matter the consequence and it forces readers to think about how important education for girls in third world countries is, I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban is written by Malala Yousafzai and was published in 2013 by Back Bay Books.The story revolves around teenager, Malala Yousafzai, and her life in the Swat Valley of Pakistan. Malala is a child activist who fights for girls rights to education. However, in Pakistan the Taliban is extremely against women doing anything without a man by their side. Malala’s travels and speaks on the importance of education, but this public puts her in danger of getting punished by the taliban. I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban is about the importance of education for girls and the struggles people in Pakistan, especially women, have faced since the Taliban took over.The book is an inspiring tale that makes readers realize just how blessed they are to have been able to receive an education, it allows for them to get an inside perspective of how hard and how dangerous it is for girls to attend school.
Thesis statement (Claim): Malala is a hero that stood up for what she believed that all women should have equal education. She sacrificed her life when she was shot in the head by a Taliban just to get her point across. Hook: Malala Yousafzai, a women's right activist and one of the bravest woman in the world. Evidence (direct quote):“I am only talking about education, women's rights and peace.
In the book, I Am Malala, Malala discusses how women face inequality in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Malala was named after Malalai of Maiwand, who was a folk hero who lead her people to victory. Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was also a prominent role model for women, but unfortunately was assassinated by a suicide attack. Both woman had a great impact on the rights of women in the Pakistan/Afghanistan region. However, I believe that Malala promoted the equality of women better than Benazir.
Malala is a girl from Pakistan born in 1997. She lived there with her family. In Pakistan women are treated badly and are not given the right to education or other rights. Malala’s father believed everyone should have the right to education, freedom of speech, and to be treated fairly. He educated Malala at a young age and taught her to respect others. He also built a school and fought for women's rights. The government was losing control of the area and the Taliban took over. The Taliban believe that Islam teaches against education or other rights for women. Malala and her father decided to protest against the Taliban by writing articles against them. This led to major consequences.
I am Malala is a heroic story about a young woman who stood up for what she wanted. This auto-biography is based on a teenager named Malala Yousafzi who stood up for girls education in her home country Pakistan. She also went against the Taliban because she didn't think it was right of what they were doing to her innocent village. When Malala was born very few people came to congratulate her parents because the birth of a girl is seen as a failure of the parents in her culture. She was born and raised in Sway Valley, Northeastern Pakistan. Swat Valley has beautiful scenery which attracts a lot of tourism until the Taliban took over the valley. Malala’s parents Ziauddin and Toor Pekai were very kind humble people from the mountain villages. Malala’s father was a very well educated man who grew up studying poetry and literature. He also started the Khushal School a three years before Malala was born. ”My father started the school three years before I was born, and he was a teacher, accountant, and principal—as well as a janitor, handyman, and chief mechanic.” (Chapter 1, Page 20) In Malala’s culture, girls are refused an education or even simply knowing how to read and write. Her father helped girls by starting the school and making a big influence on girls. Malala is truly a hero throughout this paper you will see how she changed everything.
Teen activist Malala Yousafazi spoke up for girls who were forbidden of their right to education in Pakistan and also created an advance in our society. She stated, “I raise up my voice-not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.” Malala didn’t want to cause violence, but endeavor to help those who could not speak for what was righteous.
Malala’s story draws you in from an account of her birth. “ When I was born, people in our village commiserated with my mother and nobody congratulated my father” (Yousafzai & Lamb, 2013, p. 13). Malala’s life started out like any other in the Swat Valley, now part of Pakistan. Girls were not celebrated at birth like their male counterparts. However, Malala’s father was different. Zaiuddin Yousafzai not only celebrated his daughter’s birth, he saw that there was something unique about her from the very beginning. Malala and her father had a very special relationship. He, unlike many fathers in Pakistan, respected his daughter and contributed to Malala becoming educated and independent. Prior to Malala’s birth, Zaiuddin Yousafzai founded a school and as a teacher continued to be a voice for education in a country where education is not valued. He stood strong against the
Malala was only 10 and as she already understood the major issue of her home country, Pakistan, as regards to their position on women’s rights. She realized in Pakistan women did not have as many rights as men such as the right of education. From that moment, she knew that she would fight for peace and democracy for the Pakistan women in her future.
In the autobiographical work “ I am Malala”, Malala Yousafzai explains the hardships faced by her family, and women in Pakistan. She also talks about the Taliban and on the effect they created in the dynamic of society when it comes to women. This book is set in Pakistan from the 90’s to the mid 2000’s ; from when the author was born, to right after the time she was shot by the Taliban for standing up for girl’s rights there. Malala believes girls are facing prejudice and injustice in the Middle East, and that they deserve better. Yousafzai applies her experience as a woman, the stories of other women, and the tragic experience she faced to enhance her claim and bring her story to life.
In Pakistan, the Taliban set standards that did not permit girls to experience an education. Girls were to stay at home and do chores. Malala built up the miniscule amount of courage stacked deep inside of her, and she fought as if there was no tomorrow. Malala secretly went to school, risking the lives of her family members as well as her own. Everyday, she blogged her protests against the evil, which caught the attention of the Taliban. The blogs showed how she did not let the Taliban suffocate her in their laws. Once the Taliban caught her, she was shot in the head. However, this did not stop her from her efforts. Malala has inspired many girls around the world to stand up for themselves. Malala Yousafzai is a renowned as a historical figure who truly broke out of her cage.
Malala was a young girl living in the middle east, sneaking around nearby terrorist trying to get an education. One day, on their way to school, her bus was stopped and attacked by terrorist. The terrorist started shooting and Malala was shot in the head. She miraculously survived and after years of therapy recovered. She now travels the world sharing her story and standing up for girls everywhere. Malala took a tragedy and turned it into an inspiration.
Malala wanted to make a difference in how unequal woman’s rights were, and she would go to all costs to make it happen in her country. Her father said since she was a baby that this child is special, and she was. If my child wanted to take a stand at eleven for woman’s rights I would be shocked to say the least. I would’ve brushed it to the side and forgot about it. Malala had a very strong support base because I would not have let my child of eleven protest which she could have gotten killed for. Malala was brave, she even said she was not afraid to die. Most would have been more comfortable if she was “older” and “wiser”. Which I think is a common misconception on young people. More seasoned people think that just because a child is young they cannot have a big voice or have an opinion on society because they have not experienced as many years on earth as them. Malala broke the mold and she protested what she felt was right, even though she ended up getting shot in the face for it. Was it worth it? I think it was worth it.
Malala’s leadership has ignited a global movement of girls who are standing up to speak for themselves. She has set the foundation for the discussion and inspired the world and its leaders to take action. I admire this about her but above all else, I admire that her vision is selfless and illustrates the core of her fundamental beliefs.