Social Change: Tolerance and Equal Rights

There have been times when the world isn’t a good place; the world still has those times. People are being treated unequally, from girls not being able to get education in the Middle-East and Central Asia - to members of the LGBTQ+ community being discriminated against for being “different.” Malala, Emma Watson and Jason Paul Collins are only some of the few people who stood up around the world, who tried to motivate people to struggle for social change.

Malala Yousafzai was an average teenager who later became an advocate for girls’ education when she herself was shot in the head. She later on inspired many girls to go towards education and persuade their dreams. Malala’s whole purpose was to for kids to get equal education rights. In the text Malala states “ There has been discrimination in our society,” which she believes must be defeated. “We women are gonna to bring change. We are speaking up for girls rights, but we must not behave like men, like they have done in the past,”(Staff, NPR. “Malala Yousafzai: A Normal Yet Powerful Girl.” CommonLit, 2013. Malala whole purpose is to promote equal education opportunities for girls, so they can get an education and not be called “boys”. Malala knows how to make the audience feel powerful. In conclusion Malala was an amazing person who reached out to many girls to follow their dreams.

Emma Watson is a British actress, model, and activist. In 2014 Emma became a UN Women Goodwill ambassador and helped launch the campaign HeForShe. Emma’s purpose was to spread gender equality throughout the world. Emma provides many examples of why we should have gender equality and why. For example, “ I started questioning gender- based assumptions when I was eight I was confused at being called “bossy” because I wanted to direct plays we would put on for our parents—but the boys were not”. Women have often felt discouraged to do something that men are capable of doing. They have always been pressured to act like a girl, and now I feel like that could change. In conclusion Emma did a great job explaining why we should have gender equality

Jason Collins was a 34 year old professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards, and came out as gay in an essay he wrote for Sports ILLustrated. He stated “ I think, in my personal life, I’m ready, and I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player,” he said smiling”. The world these days can agree to anything or not agree to anything, and I believe it’s something hard for people to come out. People should just accept someone just because no matter what they are. In conclusion Collins essay was a great example why the world should accepts any type of love life, and how you want to live.

To summarize, Malala Yousafzai, Emma Watson, and Jason Collins all covered the major details on what motivates people to change socially. They want what’s best for people and the people around them. There speeches really helped many people throughout the world to change their opinion and do what's best for them. 

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