I Did not clip her wings

I have loved learning more about other parts of the world and their cultures lately. There is something empowering from knowing things beyond yourself and surroundings. I feel that it is extremely important to be aware of others in places that might seem so far and almost unrelatable. Learning about people around us only brings us all closer together and with empathy, not pity are problems and issues really able to be solved. Instead of feeling bad for these places that seem so out of control by truly empathizing, the ability to feel a desire to change things for the betterment of everyone is a lot more powerful.

I have yet to read I Am Malala, but I have heard and read articles about her amazing confidence and knowledge of the importance of girls education and education inequality in the most tumultuous parts of the world and in the poorest of countries. There are so many issues going on around us but I'm convinced education would solve a good part of them.

I loved this video about Malala's father. Several months ago when I was watching documentaries about girls education around the world I was incredibly inspired by the women who stood up for themselves, but even more touched by the men who stood alongside them. Feminism can be looked down at a lot by many people as women who are just man-haters. That is not a good version of feminism. The truth is there are so many remarkable men who believe and hope for their sisters, mothers, and daughters to be acknowledged and praised just as much as men are. Malala's father is a beautiful example of those men.