... receive death threats, she defies all odds. Her courage, commitment and persistence to make a global change at such a young age are inspiring. In reading, "Claiming an Education," by Adrienne Rich, she speaks about how in college women should be taken seriously. How women should take action within themselves to not, "fall for shallow and easy solutions." ... says in her speech, "It means that you refuse to sell your talents and aspirations short, simply to avoid conflict and confrontation." Rich, A. (1977, January 1). I chose to pull this piece from the speech because this is what M...

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