Social Awareness Writing Project

  Song Inspiration- Selena Gomez & The Scene - Who Says

The song "Who Says" by Selena Gomez & The Scene is such an inspirational song. Each lyric is so powerful and meaningful. I believe the message/problem that Selena Gomez was trying to bring across was to always love yourself the way that you are. In the song, Gomez sings about how she would never want to be anybody else, and how she loves herself as is.  She is basically saying everyone is beautiful in their own way.

"I wouldn’t want to be anybody else.
I’m no beauty queen
I’m just beautiful me
You’ve got every right
To a beautiful life
C'mon"

This song is really amazing especially how it can boost up your self-esteem. When Selena says 'I’m no beauty queen, I’m just beautiful me' this makes me think that she has a lot of confidence. When listening to this song you're confidence can really increase. In this song, I feel like Selena is going into every girl's life and each lyric is a part of their lives and how they feel. This song makes me feel that you should always love yourself, no matter what.

Original POEM

My poem is about stopping bullying. Bullying is very known issue, here in the U.S.A. Bullying includes cyber bullying, Physlcal bullying and even emotional bullying. It is important for all students to understand that bullying does not have to be a normal part of childhood. All forms of bullying are harmful to the bully, the victim, and to witnesses.

Impact on Victims: Children who are bullied are at risk of the following:

◦                                         Anxiety

◦                                         Loneliness

◦                                         Low self-esteem

◦                                         Poor social self-competence

◦                                         Depression

◦                                         Psychosomatic symptoms

◦                                         Social withdrawal

◦                                         Physical health complaints

◦                                         Running away from home

◦                                         Alcohol and drug use

◦                                         Suicide

◦                                         Poor academic performance

Bullying is a very important social awareness issue that needs to be stopped. If you are getting bullied or know someone who is, you should always let a parent, teacher, or even friend know.

Sources-

 http://www.caction.org/CAN-Research/Reports/2011/bullying%20%20texans%20care%20for%20children.pdf

·    Gossiping

·    Fake Friendships

·    Racism

·    Bullying

·    Pollution

·    Poverty

·    Cheating

·    Lying

·    Disrespect

·    Secret-telling

·    Dishonesty

Issue Chosen:

As a teenager myself, I hear gossip going around all the time. One issue many teenagers come across everyday is gossip. Who started it? Who is it about? Why they started it? Gossiping is wrong and can be very hurtful. Don't ever make up stuff that isn’t true. Even if you know its true, don't talk behind peoples backs. Especially your own friends. Gossiping is bad and most of the time can be unforgettable and unforgivable.  False rumors and gossip can ruin some ones school year. Even if you were joking, joking like that deserves a serious consequence.

Gossiping is also done online, which in some cases is considered cyber bullying. Don't make fun of someone, if you don't want them doing it to you. Bullying isn’t a joke. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes before you make up something. When people tell you something that's personal, it’s meant to stay between you and the person.

Source-

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/rumors/article5.html