Matthew Roy
2/25/09
History
Fascism and the Taliban
The Taliban’s actions have another motive that the media usually does not empathize. We see them as terrorists, insurgents, radical religious fanatics and more. But what we don’t often realize is that they represent more than just a form of religion, they also represent many of the key elements of a fascist regime. Many of the basic ideals of the Taliban coincide with those of fascist regimes such as that USSR and Germany.
The Taliban are famous for their stance on woman’s roles in society. They enforce the fascist element of a woman’s role as a stay at home mother whose duty to society is to have as many children as possible. They want them to stay uneducated, going so far as throwing acid in the face of schoolgirls who have the audacity to look to have more in life than running a household. They back their claims with military might, and are attempting to install a totalitarian government. Whether it is intentional or not, the Taliban movement represents a push towards the return of a Fascist government.
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Your introductory sentences are very powerful because the truth is that most people think of the Taliban as radical Muslims. But the truth is that they truly are a resurgence of 20th century fascism. This piece is very short and gets to the point without wasting time, which makes it very effective. Your use of a type of fascists ideal(a woman's place in society) places a human face on the Taliban's actions. But what would greatly help your op-ed would be to include other type of inequalities caused by the Taliban, not just one.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your op-ed. Your opinion is mixed in well with your hard facts/evidence. This op-ed is clearly thought out, and your points are strong towards your idea of the Taliban establishing a Facist government.
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