A SACRIFICE (NARRATIVE ESSAY)- MUHAMMAD AIZAT

 

If there was no contribution from her regarding the problem of gender inequality in culture, then it is possible that the dignity of women would be looked down upon until today. Amanda, a woman who has great courage in fighting for her rights in representing women's voices in the area where she lives. Since she was a child, Amanda felt the old belief was no longer suitable to be practiced.

During her youth, Amanda was actively involved in community activities from an early age. This shows that Amanda has a good personality and a different mindset than others even though she was still young at that time while children her age were still enjoying their young life. For her, it's not wrong if women contribute ideas in any matter because sometimes women's ideas are also suitable to be used and her family also supports Amanda's interests at that time.

However, Amanda's life began to change from happy to miserable after she successfully graduated from university due to Amanda's decision to become a politician in her country. This caused the dissatisfaction of her family members who wanted Amanda to choose a more profitable career to help support their family life after both her parents stopped working. For them, politicians are not suitable for women and should be dominated by men only. Amanda tried to convince her family members that this decision was right but unfortunately her family did not want to hear any explanation from Amanda and she was kicked out of the house.

After being kicked out of her own home, Amanda had to stay at her best friend's house and finally Amanda managed to become a female politician with the support of her best friend even though her interest was opposed by her own family. While serving as a politician, she made many aware that the old belief practiced in her country that politics is only for men needs to be changed and women should also be given the opportunity to be directly involved in politics that can help the development of the country.

Finally, she died at a young age due to cancer. Although Amanda became a politician in a short period of time. However, she fought a lot for women's rights and strongly opposed gender inequality in culture. And because of her thinking, she was awarded as one of the most influential women in her country.