Civil Disobedience

Thoreau's work has shaped and inspired individuals to fight for what they believe in, even it if goes against laws and society. Throughout history, many have followed his concept of civil disobedience, though Malala Yousafzai is one of the most significant individuals working for change in the name of justice and fairness.
Malala grew up in Swat Valley of Northwest Pakistan, where Taliban forces made great efforts to restrict education and stop girls from going to school. During 2009, the Taliban's power grew in Swat while television and music were banned. Her love for education led Malala to write a blog under a pseudonym, for the BBC Urdu service, which described military activity and personal thoughts towards education. Despite the threats and consequences, she and her father continued to fight for change in girl's education. In 2012, the Taliban's failed attempt to kill Malala resulted in global support and protests across Pakistan. Malala became a key figure and advocate for girl's education rights amongst social, economic, legal and political difficulties. She now has a fund to fight for the education of girls and to empower them to speak up. 
     Her cause follows civil disobedience, because she refused to comply with the Taliban's restrictions as a peaceful and strong protest. She stood up for her beliefs which would benefit and transform the lives of girls through education. Malala's actions towards justice and fairness disobeyed the Taliban and overcame society's limitations, thus proving her a modern follower of civil disobedience.




Works Cited

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News, BBC. "Malala Yousafzai Speech in Full - BBC News." BBC News. BBC News, n.d. Web. 17 Dec. 2016.