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Malala's Response To Conflict Essay

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Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for attending to my speech on why we should take on challenges. Conflict seems to find us in the most unexpected moments. Along with the many people living in this world, there are also many types of responses to conflict. The responses can be split into two main types; those who are uncomfortable in the faces of conflict and those who choose to challenge it. The way in which we perceive the conflict can help or hinder us as a person. Conflict doesn't always have to be a negative battle, so why not choose the positive approach? Accept it, and challenge yourself for the better. Last night while reading the play The Life of Galileo, I could see acts of selflessness and courage demonstrated. Galileo made sacrifices so that his beliefs could be exposed to the world. Despite being forced by the Church to give up promoting his theory, Galileo …show more content…

This however was not the case for Malala Yousafzai. After the Taliban had shut down schools and denied girls in her country an education, Malala chose to speak out against this injustice. What she received were threats, yet she still continued to fight for equality. While travelling home from school one day, she was shot in the head by a gunman. (is this too much of story telling? what could i say use if it is) Now, this is a traumatic life threatening event. Her response however was not fear. Luckily, Malala survived. Instead of letting the dangers of her passionate conflict stop her from moving forward, using the courage she had established, she chose to continue to raise awareness in the world for women's rights. For that choice, she is not only seen as an inspiration, but also as a valiant person. How we choose to face our battles can impact on how we are seen, so why not take on challenges? The experience you receive can be

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