Response Prep

                                                                                                                         Itayim 1
Fuad Itayim
Dania Adra
English 203
26 September 2015



The Social Perspective:

Grayson uses the Social Perspective by relating Malala’s case to other events taking place in Pakistan and the region surrounding it. She takes the example of the US’ War on Terror to explain how Malala is being exploited. She says, “Why not fly out every child harmed by US drones to the west for the most up to date medical care, there are plenty of wellwishers to assist”. This explains how US drone strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking innocent lives, yet the West is exploiting Malala’s experience with the Taliban to “propel the ‘good west versus bad east’ narrative”.

The Emotional Perspective:

The Emotional Perspective of the text is clear as shown by Grayson’s tone. She is cynical when referring to the West and in particular to the government of the UK, which she believes is falsely promoting women’s rights with Malala’s story purely as a media prop/ PR stunt while ignoring gender justice in its own country. She says: “Malala should not be used as a diversion to distract away from other women that have been fighting in British courts to highlight injustice and the wrongdoing of government”. Grayson also displays anger towards the general arrogance of the west.

The Rhetorical Perspective:

There are several rhetorical modes present in this text. Grayson uses an informal style of writing, paying little attention to grammar; however she addresses a variety of issues and makes a strong argument by using her personal views. The text is structured in an argumentative manner, using facts to prove a certain point.

The Ethical Perspective:

Grayson addresses the question of ethics as she discusses the exploitation of Malala. She emphasizes on how the story is taken advantage of for media purposes while women all around the world, and especially in Britain, are mistreated and deprived of their rights. She says, “With the ‘A’ listers behind her, Malala’s future looks rosy. How different to the many women that have been harmed in Britain and received no such support”.

The Logical Perspective:

The text is laid out in a logical manner, where Grayson uses reasoning to draw a conclusion. She raises the issue of Malala being exploited by the Western media and explains how it is a contradiction that many women in the UK are still struggling with gender injustice. She gives facts and examples to support her argument, finally reaching the conclusion that exploiting one woman and suppressing many others reinforces gender injustice and doesn’t work against it.

Work Cited:

Grayson, Carol Anne.  “Brand Malala: Western Exploitation of a Schoolgirl”.  Shifting narratives.  Zane S. Sinno, Lina Bioghlu-Karkanawi, Dorota Fleszar, Najla Jarkas, Emma Moughabghab, Jennifer M. Nish, Rima Rantisi, and Abir Ward.  Mazraa, Beirut:  Center for educational consultation and Research, Educart,  2015.  Print.