Position paper social media, Essays (high school) of English

Download Position paper social media and more Essays (high school) English in PDF only on Docsity! Michael Angelo C. Novenario Reading and Writing - Module 8 Mariel Camille E. Jambalos Grade 12 - Bl. Aloysius Position Paper Is social media helpful or harmful? The use of social media became controversial whether it is useful or harmful especially among teenagers and students. In 2021, 82.3 million people used their mobile phones in the Philippines and over 91 million Filipinos are expected to become users of a social media network in 2026. Through this platform, people can connect to their loved ones even far apart by means of exchanging video and audio calls, messages and different types of recordings. Users can also read and post not limited for awareness purposes but also to show their achievements publicly. Social media informs many people, inspires them, and boosts their confidence as well which makes it very helpful. It is helpful in a way that people can be connected even if they are not together. Connecting them through the use of different online platforms such as, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, etc. But, for some, social media poses huge problems. Some of them lose confidence because of unattainable beauty standards they see in social media. They are forced to pity themselves and think that they are not enough. Most of these cases lead to low self-esteem. Luckily, social media can also be the help they need. Many people, especially Filipinos, are promoting acceptance and confidence in yourself through the use of social media. “Morenas” (Filipino women with dark complexion) are finally breaking the mindset that encompasses the Filipino people which is thinking that being morena is something that you should be ashamed of. Ayn Bernos is one of the known morena who shares her experience in being a morena and how to overcome the mindset that she had been set in. This example shows that problems made by social media are also given solutions by social media. Even if they say that social media can be a breeding ground of different social issues, social media can also provide solutions to it. Solutions that might not only solve the problem, but also prevent it from happening again. Social media is great and helpful way to promote awareness. Awareness that might change a person’s life. It is very helpful, especially, for teenagers who are experiencing a change in their life. They need people who understand them, but they might be away from them. Through social media, they can be connected and provide support for each other. Social media provides solutions for almost every kind of problems. It helps you to be a better version of yourself.