I agree with many in class who said Malala is an incredible current public intellectual. I respect and follow her voice because she guides young learners towards educational empowerment. She stands against the "higher powers" in the world who often silence diverse, intellectual voices, and at the age of 14 she recognized the need for a strong public opinion among her nation, especially for females. She clearly knows what it means to rise above adversity to reach her targeted audience. She speaks with such enthusiasm and tries to connect to her audience with humor and dignity.
I also see Ayaan Hirsi Ali as a current intellectual. She's well known I suppose as a Somali-born women's rights activist, and she stands out because she seeks to change the lens of unpopular ideas, specifically Islamic religion. Ali calls for reformation of the religion that oppresses the female gender, and she now supports reformist Muslims. I see her as sort of representing an enclaved public sphere of her time while demonstrating charisma and grace. She also won the Moral Courage Award for commitment to conflict resolution, ethics, and world citizenship.
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