Thesis and Introduction

In the mid 2000’s, Malala protested for female rights to an education equal to that of males. She helped break down the barriers females experienced by exposing unjust practices within Pakistani society. Today, more females in Pakistan are able to take advantage of Malala’s legacy, transforming how women are seen.

THESIS

Swat Valley, Pakistan, 2010.

This is the Pakistan flag and a map of where it's located.

Ziauddin's Effect On Malala

“In patriarchal societies, women are expected to be obedient. A good girl should be quiet, humble and submissive. She is told not to question her elders, even if she feels that they are wrong or unjust. As a father, I did not silence Malala’s voice. I encouraged her to ask questions and to demand answers. As a teacher, I also imparted these values to the students at my school. I taught my female students to unlearn the lesson of obedience. I taught the boys to unlearn the lesson of so-called pseudo-honor.”

~Ziauddin Yousafzai

“My father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, was determined to give me every opportunity a boy would have.”