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Analysis Of Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

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There are many essay styles that are used by writers to either inform, persuade, or entertain the readers. Some authors use their own unique methods to write fiction or romance masterpieces, whereas some authors use their talents to reveal their point of views on issues in the world which require instant attention. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown is an example of an author who discusses the global issues that can ruin some people’s lives. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Ugandan-born British journalist, has written many effective articles regarding the attention deprived issues all over the world, but the one most recognized by all the readers is ‘No Room at the Inn’. This argument essay was first published 2002 and discusses the attitude of countries towards its …show more content…

The author has included ample evidence to support his arguments related to the topic of racism. Subsequently, he uses a lot of specific real life examples of people struggling against racism. For example, he includes a poem written by a child seeking refuge in London. In this poem, it is like the child is apologizing for not being white and taking up their space, air and time. Also, he includes an email that the author received from a guy named MC stating that he gets emotionally taunted and assaulted by a group of white guys. He asks for help on how to keep his self-esteem without acting like the white people. But, the most important example supporting his cause is the murder of a gay politician called Pim Fortuyn. Even though he was an anti-immigrant politician, he brought this agenda to the public. He became an idol overnight for being the first one to have the courage to mention cultural protectionism as a motive for his policies. The author has used these examples very effectively to strongly bring forth her arguments against racial …show more content…

The author states that Europe is a ‘Mongrel Continent’ due to the fact that it is made and remade by foreigners who come and positively change the countries as well as themselves. Most of the immigrants do not want to return to their home countries because they value the democracy they have acquired. Then, the author mentions that societies have the right to reject certain values which are deemed to be hostile to human rights. Practices such as forced marriages are not allowed. The author has used strong counter- arguments and good word choices in order to efficiently argue against his point of

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