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Analyzing Global And Local Media Representations Of Malala Yousafzai, Aman Ullah, Zafar Khan, Mahrukh Shakir, Zahid Ali Shah, Rahman Ullah
Analyzing Global And Local Media Representations Of Malala Yousafzai, Aman Ullah, Zafar Khan, Mahrukh Shakir, Zahid Ali Shah, Rahman Ullah
Journal of International Women's Studies
During the War on Terror, when high rates of violence were occurring and schools were being forcefully torn down in Swat Valley of Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai fought for girls’ education rights. At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai has inspired people around the world with her passion and determination to make sure girls everywhere can get an education. When the Taliban tried to silence her, Malala answered their brutality with strength and resolve. Soon in the international media, she was acclaimed as a brave hero and later honored with a Nobel Prize. She received a mixed response for her efforts …