How Is Malala Portrayed In The Handmaid's Tale

Rough Draft Numerous women all around the world have faced sexism at one point or another in their lives. Women have had their opinions and voices shut down by men since the beginning of time. Many of those times have included violent measures to silence women. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood helps to understand the events of the Taliban and Malala Yousafzai. Offred’s reasons behind rebelling against the Gilead ruling system in The Handmaid's Tale illuminates why Malala Yousafzai advocates for women's rights because both Offred and Yousafzai felt they had to take action against the societal misogyny. Malala Yousafazai was only 14 years old when she was shot in the head and neck by a Taliban member. Word spread around Swat Valley in Pakistan that Malala and her father had publicly advocated for

Even adults didn't have a vision like hers” (Walsh 2). Malala's unwavering self-belief was the driving force behind her exceptional courage, setting her apart from all the others. Many people tended to keep quiet about their controversial opinions in fear of what the Taliban could do to them, this did not apply to Malala. Yousafazai questions the Taliban by saying, ‘“How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education” (“Malala Yousafazai Challenges”). She quickly recognizes the unfairness and discrimination she is facing solely as a woman. With the support of her father, Malala “...crusades tirelessly for girls’ education as she herself attends school every day” (“Malala Yousafazai challenges”). She successfully obtained the education that she always deserved. As Malala continues to campaign against harsh Islamic rules, she gains much recognition worldwide for her heroic actions. Malala was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize on October 10, 2014. In her speech, she passionately elaborates on her reasons for advocating for women's rights, leaving the audience deeply moved by her