Malala Yousafzai's Lack Of Education

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According to Ziauddin Yousafzai, lack of education is the root of all Pakistan 's problems. As the father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, who has fought for women’s rights to vote for almost her entire life while being mentored by him, he knows what he’s talking about. He’s not the only one who says that lack of education is a source of many problems- many celebrities such as Emma Watson, Shakira, and Rihanna have all spoken up against the lack of education in some places, often disadvantaging girls more than boys. Lack of education is a problem because it’s difficult to be influence the government, future career options are limited, and to be viewed as equals in prominent society when you are not educated. When you …show more content…

Even politicians, important leaders, or everyday people that you meet will likely judge you because of your lack of education. It would be really easy to tell- merely not being able to read a sign or sign your name could put a sign on your back for disrespect. When people view themselves as above others, conflict is inevitable. “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.”- Malala Yousafzai. She means that people can have a very strong impact, and she is right. However, first they have to have that chance. You are more likely to have the chance if you are educated. There has never been a President of the United States that hasn’t had a education. A high school dropout makes on average $19,000 a year, a high school graduate makes $28,000 a year, a college graduate makes $51,000 a year …(on average)” That shows that you have a much brighter financial future when you graduate college, and money is often needed to generate respect in this …show more content…

As the father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, who has fought for women’s rights to vote for almost her entire life while being mentored by him, he knows what he’s talking about. This essay and the research behind it have proven him correct. In this society, money, accomplishments, and success are often what solves our problems. Problems usually can’t be solved without them, and those without education will have to fight harder to get those things. Lack of education is a problem because it is difficult to be treated as an equal, future careers options are limited, and it is difficult to influence the government. These are problems in Pakistan, and they would not be as severe if people there (particularly women) had easier access to quality

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