Just like many children not getting enough food around the world, there are too many children around the world in need of an education. There are many success stories of which education has played a role in a child’s life, such as the girls of Room to Read’s education program for rural, underprivileged children and the results of Malala Yousafzai’s stand for education against the Taliban. Many children need the education to become more “job appropriate” (having the skills and knowledge necessary for getting a job); many are preoccupied with other things such as fear and inferior jobs. Not only that but education, especially investing in it, has a socioeconomic benefits loop. Investing in education for children in underprivileged areas is important …show more content…
Eva Hapler elaborates about an infinite loop of give-and-take in a Huffington Post article. Investing in education gives the opportunity to learn skills and knowledge necessary for the workforce. Those opportunities can be taken advantage of to get a job. In turn, the money used in investing is circulated again in a way where the employed is given money to spend (and of the like), thus creating an economic loop. A way to illustrate this is to say students will be given a loan/be paid to go to school. Money contributes to students’ academic success due to the funding for quality educational resources – they acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain a job. The students then apply for jobs, accepting offers that appeal to them, call them first, and of the like. As an asset to the workforce, they now get paid. With the money they earn, they can pay the investor back and contribute to the global economy. Not only that, but with that new-found wealth comes the assumption of social status. So if some get paid a decent amount of money, other, more superior people, will not look down on them as much – they might actually pay attention. All that is stated above are good reasons as to investing in education; there are more, equally important reasons why people should invest in …show more content…
As told in his autobiography, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University after spending a short time there (he did not even get a degree or any other certificate), yet he became one of the most prominent leaders in technology. He did not have a plan in Harvard; all he did was tinker with the computers at the institution, which inspired him to create Microsoft. Gates became one of the most successful people on earth without higher education. However, Gates was lucky to have such curiosity, passion, and luck. Not many people in the world have such; and when they say they do, they often drop out after encountering a difficult obstacle. There is a fifty-fifty chance in dropping out and becoming that successful and not becoming that successful – it is not worth risking it, especially if evidence (integrating skills learned into tasks, such as taking care of one’s self) shows that an education helps. One the other hand, people may disagree with the idea that education is a key factor in creating a decent life because their own experiences with education. Negative experiences within a person’s educational career can lead them to say that education is not necessary; outside influences, such as parents’ involvement in a person’s educational career, can also lead some to say that education is not necessary. For example, people whose parents had little interest in their
Outliers are far more than successful people who have created their own success stories. What we see on the outer wall are highly intelligent people with strong ambitions, however, Outliers written by Malcolm Gladwell proves this view incorrect. Gladwell takes us through examples of how some of the most successful people in the world have been influenced by cultures and communities even to parenting styles. In Outliers, the focus is not on how people flourish; instead, it’s everything that’s around them that plays a role in Gladwell’s explanation of success.
In “Investing in Education”, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn illustrate how having the power of education can help overcome poverty, inequality and economic development. It’s begins with the story of a young girl the met when they were newly married, Dai Manju, in China. The family lived in a one room wooden shack, with no running water or electricity, plus they share the space with a large pig. Dai Manju is an excellent student, but she was forced to drop out of sixth grade, because her parents didn’t see any reason for girls to get an education if they going to spend their time “hoeing fields and darning socks” (Kristof and WuDunn, 167). However, Dai Manju life changed drastically when Kristof wrote an article for the New York Times about her story.
Education is one of the most important contributors to having a successful future. In developed countries such as North America boys and girls are fortunate enough to have access to an unbiased education system. Therefore, allowing children to have countless opportunities. However, in countries like Afghanistan girls are marginalized and neglected the right to learn. Afghanistan is a country of war, where women and girls are often the worst victims. In 2011, Afghanistan was known as the most dangerous place in the world for a girl to be born (Kissane). Malala Yousufzai, a female education activist was also a victim of war. Yousufazi was shot in the head and neck for advocating for girls and their rights to have access to education. Similarly, to Yousufzai many women in Afghanistan stand up for their entitlement to having equality. Those courageous women often become victims of abuse and are often killed. Investing in girls’ education is critical, not only is it life-altering for a girl’s future, but it’s also poses benefits to society. By allowing Afghan girls access to educating we are also promoting better socioeconomic s, a reduction in child marriages, and an improvement in mortality rates.
Although Lady Macbeth appears wicked and evil-hearted, Shakespeare’s use of blood imagery reveals her humanity. At the beginning of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth emerges as the mastermind behind the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth dabbles with the idea of murder in order to secure the title of king, but then vacillates and decides against it. Lady Macbeth is the one who ultimately changes her husband’s mind, encouraging and convincing him to commit the crime. In her conversations with Macbeth, she acts defiant and strong. When she is alone, however, Shakespeare paints her in a different light. After the messenger notifies her that King Duncan and Macbeth are fast approaching, she is seen praying to evil spirits, asking them to fill her with cruelty and “make thick (her) blood.” (Shakespeare I.5.42) By asking the spirits for help to fulfill the cold-blooded role she wants to play, Shakespeare implies that Lady Macbeth has a conscience. She would not be praying for cold-bloodedness if she was sure she could commit the
“They will not stop me. I will get my education if it is in a home, school, or any other place” these are the words of Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel peace prize winner, a human rights activist, and a Pakistani girl, who has traditions, stories, and a unique experience. She was named after Malalai of Maiwand, the greatest heroine of Afghanistan, and she lives up to her name as a heroine for girls education. Despite the cultural traditions of Malala Yousafzai’s community, she has grown as a world leader in spreading world peace throughout the globe, through her challenges, her accomplishments, and her growth in publicity, with her common goal being an education for all girls.
In Opinion: Syrian kids need an education — rich countries must pay for it by Malala Yousafzai and Muzoon Almellehan, School just a dream for many Afghan children, working hard for low pay by Los Angeles Times and the MSNBC video. There are similarities with all of the articles’ central ideas, but there are differences with the author's craft. In the middle eastern countries, the children do not have the proper education because some of these schools have been blown up by terrorists and also most families have poverty so some put their children to work.
“I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education,” said Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education. In today's society, many people don’t realize how grateful they should be for the education they receive. Even the slightest education is much more than people were receiving just three centuries ago, and even more than people in countries besides the United States of America. In specifics, women and African Americans were once unable to pursue any form of education in the United States, along with many other ethnicities.
The article “Society Benefits When We Spend More Money on Education” presents ideas on the spending more money on education and how it could benefit our society. The author's argument states that more money we put into the educational system the better education students receive. Using rhetorical devices the article presents a logical reason into pursuing the benefits of funding schools more by saying that “We are in one of the least funded State for education.” The creditability shown through the passage give the author credibility in their research and argument. However, the article lacks more support of the agreement to persuade an audience to feel a certain way about the issue being presented. Yet the issue being presented is a very important
Education might not be the cure of the world’s problem but it’s important to be knowledgeable. It’s important to have an education because without it, it makes a person vulnerable to be guided in the wrong direction. Not everyone believes education is important in life and especially for a woman. Malala Yousafzai tells us her story and her fight for education in her book I am Malala. She tells us about her families struggle for the right of education and not just education in general but education for woman. She was raised in Pakistan and its one the counties in which some people believe a woman should not go to school or have freedom. Education was not as easy for her as other girls around the world. Sometimes people don’t take education as a privileged but as a right, but unfortunately it’s not this case everywhere and it wasn’t the case for Malala. She was also able to see by firsthand how illiteracy can be a danger to a person and how others can take advantage of it.
Through utilising and analysing statistics surrounding the fatalities and accidents caused by drink driving it can be seen that the current provisions, penalties and campaigns being implemented are not effective or severe enough to deter citizens from driving under the influence Furthermore, it is also inefficient in achieving the ultimate goal of reducing and potentially diminishing the injuries and fatalities caused by it.
The most successful people in this world are the people who leave school early and never have been to graduate school. The richest man in the world who named Bill Gates not only never been to graduate school, he even drop out of Harvard University when he was an undergraduate student. He leave Harvard a year early, then he found Microsoft Company which is the most successful company in the world. If he went to graduate school, Microsoft wouldn't exist. Another example is Steve Jobs who is the founder of Apple Company. His family was poor when he was in college. Finally, he decided to leave the University and started his business. Another person who is similar like Gates is Mark Zuckerberg. He also drop out from Harvard University and found the Facebook. It makes him become the richest young man in the world. If these three people didn’t leave school and went to graduate school, this world might be
As a result of poverty and marginalization, more than 72 million children around the world remain unschooled. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected area with over 32 million children of primary school age remaining uneducated. Central and Eastern Asia, as well as the Pacific, are also severely affected by this problem with more than 27 million uneducated children. In addition, these regions must also resolve continuing problems of educational poverty (a child in education for less than 4 years) and extreme educational poverty (a child in education for less than 2 years) (Omwami & Keller, 2010).
Education helps provide a sliver of hope in dark times. “It was school that kept me going in those dark days.” (Yousafzai 135) During this time, Malala and her family were going through a tough time, as her and her father were being threatened by the Taliban, an Islamic militia from Pakistan. School was Malala’s only happy part of the day, because she could be at ease and focus on something she loves-- education. “‘Let us pick up our books and our pens,’ I said. ‘They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.'” (Yousafzai 310) If someone has an education, they can already have a sliver of hope. It gives them more opportunities that they will be able to escape poverty, thus earning more hope. Malala writes “The Taliban could take our pens and books, but they could not stop our minds from thinking." (Yousafzai 77) Even though the Taliban had tried to stop girls from going to school, they could not take away their education. The knowledge was still in their minds, which could help them, help themselves. Malala says “For us girls that
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world.” He was right; an education can provide great opportunities for people. American children have the chance to receive a quality education, but that is not the case in some countries. In underprivileged countries, children may not receive an education. In the natural photograph taken in 2009 by American Press photographer Altaf Qadr, Rajeesh Kumar Sharma has started a free school under a bridge in India to educate underprivileged children living in surrounding neighborhoods. Most children in America will never have to experience a situation like this because the government has passed laws to guarantee every child receives a quality education, but what if the government did not regulate education laws? Imagine the children of the United States having to miss school because of household duties or cultural influences? These are common scenarios for children in underdeveloped countries. Inadequate government funding, household duties, and cultural influences affect whether or not a child receives a valuable education in an underprivileged country.
Education comes with social benefits as well which can improve the situation of the poor, such as lower fertility and improved health care of children ("Poverty and Education"). "Poor people are often unable to obtain access to an adequate education, and without an adequate education people are often constrained to a life of poverty." - Servaas Van Der Berg. The absolutely poor in developing countries have low education levels. Some may not even have access to primary education or may not have completed their primary education, not realizing that it is important to reduce poverty. Education is often poorly measured, and the impacts do not always show up as statistically significant in cross- country growth regressions (Levine & Renelt, 1992). Africa’s education crisis makes media headlines and analysis by the Brookings Center for Universal Education (CUE) explains why this needs to change. Progress towards universal primary education has come to a halt and learning levels of children who are in school are poor as well. Using a Learning Barometer, CUE estimates that 61 million African children will reach adolescence lacking even the most basic literacy and numeracy skills, this will deprive a whole generation of opportunities to develop and escape poverty ("Poverty, Education, & Opportunity").