3E EL HBL Task - Social Causes by Manjusri Secondary https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq Instructions: 1. Pick a social cause that interests you. 2. Find an article that is related to your social cause. 3. Explain why your social cause is worth discussing. en-us 2022-02-23 01:54:27 UTC 2025-04-24 09:46:56 UTC hello@padlet.com [Mdm Diya] My Social Cause : Animal Abuse best_of_mjr https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2061700611 Link : https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/1200-alleged-animal-cruelty-and-abuse-cases-investigated-each-year-since-2017
Brief Write-up :
The number of animal cruelty and abuse cases in Singapore has been increasing each year. Some of these cases involve the pet owners themselves who have failed in their duty of care. I strongly feel that animals should be treated with love and care. As a community, we should keep a look out for such abuse cases and step in when necessary. ]]> 2022-02-23 01:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2061700611 [TEMPLATE] My Social Cause : *insert your social cause here* best_of_mjr https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2061700612 Link : *insert your link here*
Brief Write-up : *insert your write-up here - Explain why your social cause is important and worth discussing about. (min. 50 words)*]]> 2022-02-23 01:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2061700612 [Ryan] My Social Cause:Cost Of Living in Singapore https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065547292 Link:https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/family-of-four-needs-6426-a-month-for-basic-standard-of-living-in-spore-says

Brief Write-up:
The number of people in Singapore who are unable to support their basic needs are increasing.As a substantial and concerning proportion of working households in Singapore - about 30 per cent - do not earn enough to meet these needs.Of course, the government may not be able to help all of us with our problems, but they should help those who have a higher need.
I strongly feel that the government should help those who have a lower income like the elderly and those parents who are unable to manage with their finance, so that they are able to manage with their current situation and to be able to afford basic living conditions.]]> 2022-02-25 00:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065547292 hao jing https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065557180 Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/mental-health
Brief Write-up:
mental health is a rather hot topic nowadays, much awareness has been raised regarding this issue. Mental health is just as important as the physical health and if our mental health is not taken care of properly, it might lead to serious mental illnesses. There are remedies to treat minor mood swings but if it is too serious, a counsellor or therapist should be of help. To keep a healthy mental health, we should have an open mind and start thinking more positively instead of always criticising everything we or others do. Thinking on the brighter side really helps us have a better mood instead of being grumpy all the time. Each of us individuals should start taking care of ourselves and find ways to have a more meaningful life.


]]> 2022-02-25 01:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065557180 My Social Cause: Environment (Damien) damien_tan_1 https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065577026 Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_Seas
Brief Write-up :
Pollution in the ocean is something we need to be more aware of and need to prevent. This such event is removing waste or trash from the oceans for a very cheap price, going at $1 for 1 pound of trash taken out of the sea. We should not overlook these kinds of "small" tasks because the organization has raised over $30 million which means over 30 million pound of trash are being taken out of the ocean. We should make an effort not to throw trash into the ocean and not litter as it might end up in the ocean through various means. This is helpful for the ocean environment and the animals living in it. The rubbish thrown in the water such as plastic bags or canned goods would affect the marine animals and could cause them to suffocate or die by other means. Thus, I think that this social cause is very helpful especially because it is one of the biggest causes ever done.]]> 2022-02-25 01:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065577026 [meiru] My Social Cause : Women's Issues https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065594145 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/employers-need-mindset-shift-to-realise-benefit-of-equal-opportunities-for-women-say-women
Brief Write-up: 
In modern times, women still encounters preconceived notions, roles and gender stereotypes where if they are too gentle, they will get bulldozed by their male colleagues and if they are too firm, they will be hated for being too bossy. Women are also given lesser opportunities and are discriminated in workplaces. I feel that women shall be treated fairly by society, instead of giving them titles and looking down on them, we shall appreciate their value and the things that they can do for us in the workplace. Instead of letting them get overshadowed by men and thinking that only men can have the opportunities, we shall have a mindset where everyone is treated equally as women also have the chance to help out and contribute to the society just like how men is able to.


]]> 2022-02-25 01:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065594145 [Isis] My Social Cause:Inequality https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065595034 Link:
https://smartwealth.sg/income-inequality-singapore/
Brief Write-up:
While singapore is a small country,it managed to achieve great economic progress.However,it has gone to a point where there is a clear difference between the rich and poor.In the article, it can be seen that there are 269,925 millionaires in Singapore, but 792,000 adults have less than $13,500 in wealth.The high level income inequality can create social unrest so it has been the governments top priority to close the gap between the rich and the poor by using financial aids for low-income groups.It is good that the government is trying to help the low-income groups but it strips them of a sense of "survival".We should always make efforts to better our financial status but the financial aids can make people feel like they can fully rely on it.
-isis

]]> 2022-02-25 01:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065595034 [Amelia] My Social Cause: Gender equality https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065597233 Link:
https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality
Brief write up:
In modern day society, gender inequality among the children has been growing almost everywhere in the world. Whether it is in social media, school, textbooks or even the ones that care for them the most, their parents, children will face discrimination. For example, there are nearly 1 in 4 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 are neither employed nor in education or training compared to 1 in 10 boys worldwide! Some girls were even forced to be married! In Singapore, 57% of Singaporeans believing men are the head of the household and should have the upper hand in decision making. However, 52% of Singaporeans expect women to take on household roles such as chores and caregiving. This really shows the big gap in the opportunities girls and boys receive due to our differences. In order to solve this gender inequality issue in Singapore, the government carry out programs such as AWARE to improve lives of people and stop gender inequality through its research, advocacy, education, training and support services. I strongly feel that girls and boys should be given the same authorities and opportunities even with our big differences and should not judge each other based on one's skill or ability. Becoming a boy or girl does not mean we are not allowed to do the things the other gender should do, finding our interests in boy or girl-like activites allows us to find our own individuality.  
-Amelia]]> 2022-02-25 01:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065597233 (clarissa) my social cause: mental health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065603200 link:
https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
brief write-up:
This article shows the different varieties of mental health issue. Mental health is very important to everyone of different age stage and some of us might not be even aware that they have poor mental health as it isn’t diagnosed. In this article some of the mostly asked questions are being answered and the article also shows the amount of people that have poor mental health and the causes that leads to poor mental health. Our mental health controls our emotions and social well-being. By having a good mental health, it allows us to better handle the stress and relate to others. At the same time, having a good mental health is also a healthier choice. 

]]> 2022-02-25 01:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065603200 [alexis] My Social Case : Cyber Bullying https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065603821 Link:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/one-in-three-singaporean-teens-have-encountered-cyber-bullying-study
Brief Write-up:
Cyber bullying is getting more frequent and relevant to many of us, and many people has raised awareness about this concern. From the article, around one out of three teenagers has experienced cyber bullying. The amount of people that is experienced cyber bullying is not at less, and the impact of cyber bullying is not less than real life bullying. Cyber bullying can continues 24/7 365, and the amount of comments can reach to thousands. Just like real life bullying, cyber bullying can cause mental health issues like depression and anxiety, which might lead to death. We can help the victims by reporting the comments and posts, let the system of social media to deal with the users, and give them support and care. I hope that the internet can be a peaceful and inclusive for everyone to enjoy the benefits the internet has brought to us.
-alexis]]> 2022-02-25 01:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065603821 [Jayden] My Social Cause: Mental Health problems the pandemic has posed on Singaporeans https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065634410 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/sporeans-socialising-and-dining-out-less-mental-well-being-has-declined-covid-19




Brief write-up:

As the COVID-19 cases in Singapore starts to climb, studies shows that Singaporeans are socialising and dining out less because of the pandemic. A poll that the Straits Times raised has 20% of the people willing to live with a maximum of 5 people rule when dining outside. This has shocked me, usually people post-pandemic would want to hang out with friends and family in a group of more than 5 people, but i think a vast majority of the people who are ok with living with the 5 person rule are experiencing metal problems due to the pandemic.Before the pandemic they would want to gather and hang out often with their friends but because of the pandemic they are reluctant to do so.]]> 2022-02-25 02:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065634410 (Alvin) My Social Cause: Gender inequality https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065638478 Link: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/doctor-acquitted-molestation-charges-tells-humiliating-painful-experience
In a world where issues relating to OM (outrage or modesty) and SA charges are coming to light, there is a darker side on the other spectrum. Just as women face inequality, men too, face them. To men that faced false accusations, damage is severe whether they did it or not and comes with risks of their livelihood gone. To men that are convicted of SA, they can be jailed for years however, for the accuser that is found lying, several weeks or months is given. This disparity in punishment given based on genders is quite prevalent and obvious in the Singaporean society today. Just look up on some topics regarding this online. However, there are always two sides to a coin. One such example are students from renowned universities getting away with SA simply due to their academic excellence. Thus, unfair for the women that had to face this traumatic experience and had to live knowing the offender can live scot-free. I am not saying which genders/sex are more discriminated upon as I try to keep objectivity felt through my texts. I do not invalidate women's fears,insecurity and violence that they face. However, men face violence too because of their toxic expectations, assumptions and impositions they face because of their masculinity aka toxic masculinity which can come in the form of how we view men as ''natural sexual predators''. This does not mean that women nor men are the oppressors we have to fight against. Instead, how we can destabilise our norms/notions about gender and work as one to end all forms of gender violence

]]> 2022-02-25 02:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065638478 [Jose] My Social Cause : Mental Health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065639473 Link: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/risk-of-depression-grows-with-more-time-spent-on-facebook-ntu-study
Brief write-up:
Mental illness is not only in itself considered a major social problem, it also often results from the diverse social problems individuals have to face unaddressed mental health problems can have a negative influence on homelessness, poverty, employment, safety and the local economy. They may impact the productivity of local businesses and health care costs, impede the ability of children and youth to succeed in school, and lead to family and community disruption.

]]> 2022-02-25 02:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065639473 [Tan Xuan Lin (14)] My Social Cause: Racism in Singapore https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065647628 Rallies like the Black Lives Matter movement and Stop Asian Hate are rallies to speak up about racism. But did you know Singapore also faces problems with racial discrimination? Although Singaporeans pledges to be "one united people, regardless of race, language or religion..." the minority race groups in Singapore are facing casual racism in classrooms and workplaces etc. For example a issue about landlords refusing rentals because of skin colour and mistreatment towards inter- racial couples are things we need to speak up about, especially in Singapore where it is a multiracial country. Instead of trying to avoid these sensitive topics it will definitely be great to discuss these issues with friends or family. And when minority race groups are sharing about their experiences, listen and do not make them feel invalid. ]]> 2022-02-25 02:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065647628 [Wayne] My Social Cause: Mental Health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065660604 Link:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
Brief Write-up:
In this generation, the use of social media is increasing. This results in the increase of mental health problems, which should be brought to light as this topic on mental health is very important. If such problems are not dealt with properly, it may result in harmful effects. Firstly, social media is one reason that contributes to such problem. Social media gives inadequacy about our lives or appearance, making us feel insecure about how we look or what's going on in our lives. Additionally, there is a possibility of gaining depression and anxiety from the use of social media. These mental health issues are detrimental to us, and it should not be taken with a grain of salt. We should pay attention to such problems and deal with it in the right way. Some common misconception between us humans is that we think our mental healths are not as important as our physical ones, and this will result in us not taking care of ourselves properly. Both our mental and physical healths should be prioritised, and not be swept under the rug. Many people think that they can deal with such problems themselves, but in fact they can get help from others to improve their mental healths. The more we bottle up how we feel, the more detrimental the effect will be. I strongly believe that with a healthy mental body, comes a healthy physical one. Therefore, we should bring more awareness to such a harmful and damaging issue.


]]> 2022-02-25 02:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065660604 [Yong Xuan] My Social Cause: refugees https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065671864 link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugees_of_the_Syrian_civil_war
brief write up
Due to the Syrian civil war, much violence had occur causing many Syrians to take refuge in other countries, the Syrian refugee crisis remains the largest displacement crisis globally. Nearly 5.7 million registered refugees, including almost 2.7 million children, living in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. This causes much distress and anxiety to many refugees and on top of affecting Syria as a country on the world map, but also other neighbouring ones too who accept these refugees in. This is not just happening in Syria, but other countries too, UNHCR most recently estimated that, by the end of 2020, for the first time in recorded history, the number of people forcibly displaced is now 82.4 million, and over 26.4 million refugees around the world- marcus

]]> 2022-02-25 02:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065671864 [chera] my social cause: health and disease in singapore https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065690930 https://www.sgh.com.sg/news/tomorrows-medicine/proportion-of-older-adults-with-multiple-chronic-diseases-surges

brief write up:
More Singaporeans aged 60 and above are also having difficulty carrying out daily living activities, based on an ongoing survey of more than 4,500 Singaporeans and permanent residents, details of which were revealed yesterday.
The top five chronic health conditions were high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol; cataract; joint pain, arthritis, rheumatism or nerve pain; and diabetes.

"The fact that nearly a third of the respondents have three or more chronic health conditions is worrying," said Dr Rahul Malhotra, the centre's head of research.
-chera





]]> 2022-02-25 02:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065690930 [hady] My Social Cause: Mental Health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065731518 Brief Write-Up:
This article shows us that mental health is complex and understudied. It also shows us the increase of mental health problems. In eastern Europe and central Asia, suicide is the leading cause of death for young people. This shows that mental health is important and if it is not dealt with soon, these problems will continue to grow and increase in number. Some individuals dealing with mental health problems think that they can handle it all by themselves and choose to keep it to themselves but if they do not seek help from friends/family or get professional help, their mental heath is just going to keep declining and become even worse. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. In my opinion, mental health and physical health are both equally important components of our overall health. For example, depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. In conclusion, mental health should not be neglected.

]]> 2022-02-25 03:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065731518 (yun xi) my social cause: environment https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065736470 https://www.straitstimes.com/world/chiles-melting-glaciers-a-fast-disappearing-gauge-of-climate-change
brief write up: global warming is a dangerous ongoing issue and poses a threat to all living-beings on this planet. the ten- storey iceberg crash in chile is a reminder of the impacts of global warming. seasonal glacier melt has been greatly accelerated due to global warming, which is greatly contributed by various human activities such as agriculture. if we do not do anything, more of such incidents will happen and we will face rising sea levels that will not be a good sign for our future survival.]]> 2022-02-25 03:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065736470 [Ju Tai] My Social Cause: Gender Inequality in the workplace https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065775701 link: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/about-1-3-employees-spore-mostly-women-face-gender-discrimination-work-sccci-survey
brief write up: 1 in 3 Singaporeans who responded to a survey, who were mostly women, have faced gender discrimination but only a small number had actually reported it. For those who have reported, 53% said that no satisfactory actions were done against the issue. In the survey, 41% of female respondents encountered gender discrimination as compared to 10% of male respondents, and only 12% of all people who faced discrimination reported it, with none of them being men.
The culture of having gender stereotypes or favouring one over the other have been barriers for most female respondents too.
SCCCI, the creators of the survey have noted that gender stereotyping still occurs in daily life in society, and requires more action to raise awareness of gender discrimination at work, and that laws in Singapore can better address gender discriminatory conduct in workplaces, especially the remuneration gap and promotion opportunities based on gender.]]> 2022-02-25 04:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065775701 Tay Hong Yi abuse foreign domestic workers https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065783221 Link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/maid-abuse-challenges-uncovering-cases-domestic-workers-in-focus-1883801

Brief write up


Abuse of foreign domestic workers is a very big problem in Singapore

The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) told CNA that it receives about 15 cases of alleged maid abuse a week. These cases comprise verbal, physical and sexual abuse, said casework manager Jaya Anil Kumar.
About 75 to 80 per cent of the cases that HOME sees allege some sort of verbal abuse, while 12 to 15 per cent of cases involve allegations of some form of physical abuse. Showing the seriousness in this issue.

A maid may not have her own phone, or may not know what helplines to call. She may not be able to use the phone without her employers overhearing the call.
Some workers may not be allowed to leave the house or may have agreed to an arrangement with no days off. Currently, workers are given a weekly rest day by law, but they can agree to work on their rest day if the employer compensates them.  Therefore it is hard to detect if domestic helpers get abused.








]]> 2022-02-25 04:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065783221 Kisly- social cause: bullying https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065806747 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicides_that_have_been_attributed_to_bullying
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2015/04/15-teen-bullying-cases/
https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/20210104-bullying-cases-in-school
https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2015/04/15-teen-bullying-cases/

Write up 

  • One out of every five (20.2%) students report being bullied. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019 ) 
  • 41% of students who reported being bullied at school indicated that they think the bullying would happen again. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019 ) 
  • Of those students who reported being bullied, 13% were made fun of, called names, or insulted; 13% were the subject of rumors; 5% were pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on; and 5% were excluded from activities on purpose. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019) 
  • The reasons for being bullied reported most often by students include physical appearance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation. (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019) 
  • The federal government began collecting data on school bullying in 2005, when the prevalence of bullying was around 28 percent. (U.S. Department of Education, 2015 )
  • Rates of bullying vary across studies (from 9% to 98%). A meta-analysis of 80 studies analyzing bullying involvement rates (for both bullying others and being bullied) for 12-18 year old students reported a mean prevalence rate of 35% for traditional bullying involvement and 15% for cyberbullying involvement. (Modecki, Minchin, Harbaugh, Guerra, & Runions, 2014 ) 
  • One in five (20.9%) tweens (9 to 12 years old) has been cyberbullied, cyberbullied others, or seen cyberbullying. (Patchin & Hinduja, 2020) 
  • 49.8% of tweens (9 to 12 years old) said they experienced bullying at school and 14.5% of tweens shared they experienced bullying online. (Patchin & Hinduja, 2020) 
  • 13% of tweens (9 to 12 years old) reported experiencing bullying at school and online, while only 1% reported being bullied solely online. (Patchin & Hinduja, 2020)
Effects of Bullying
  • Students who experience bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school. (Centers for Disease Control, 2019) 
  • Students who are both targets of bullying and engage in bullying behavior are at greater risk for both mental health and behavior problems than students who only bully or are only bullied. (Centers for Disease Control, 2019) 
  • Youth who self-blame and conclude they deserved to be bullied are more likely to face negative outcomes, such as depression, prolonged victimization, and maladjustment. (Perren, Ettakal, & Ladd, 2013 )
  • After researching, I am shocked by the data of people getting bullied everyday and a lot of people even decided to suicide. I think we can create an account or a website saying no to bullying as nowadays everyone is using social media so by using social media can spread the news faster and more people will be aware of the importance and impact of bullying








]]> 2022-02-25 04:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065806747 [Kaven] My Social Cause: Animal Rights https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065819004 Link:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/spains-animal-rights-bill-targets-zoos-and-pet-shops-not-bullfighting-2507721
Brief Write-up:
Around the world, there is this social cause called animal right/protection. The article talks about Spain banning the sale of pets in shops, convert zoos into wildlife recovery centres and impose prison sentences for abusers as part of its first animal-rights bill, which notably does not target bullfighting, for now. The thing is, people who abuse animals that will later required treatment will be jailed for 18 months. If dead, the person will be jailed 24 months. Shops will not be able to display pets which will help children in learning about local wildlife when growing up with the values of animal protection. I feel that animal rights is important as many animals are being abused which can lead to death. People should know more about animal rights and protect animals from being abused around the world.]]> 2022-02-25 04:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065819004 Gayan my social cause: Cyber bullying https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065829854 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying
What is the definition of cyber bullying?
A frequently used definition of cyberbullying is "an aggressive, intentional act or behavior that is carried out by a group or an individual, using electronic forms of contact, repeatedly and over time against a victim who cannot easily defend him or herself." There are many variations of the definition, such as the National Crime Prevention Council's more specific definition: "the process of using the Internet, cell phones or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person."
The terms "cyberharassment" and "cyberbullying" are sometimes used synonymously, though some people use the latter to refer specifically to harassment among minors or in a school setting.

Method of cyber bullying:
  • Cyberbullying involves repeated behavior with intent to harm.
  • Cyberbullying is perpetrated through harassment, cyberstalking, denigration (sending or posting cruel rumors and falsehoods to damage reputation and friendships), impersonation, and exclusion (intentionally and cruelly excluding someone from an online group)
Cyber bullying occur on social media, in games
Research:

Australia

The nationwide Australian Covert Bullying Prevalence Survey (Cross et al., 2009)[88] assessed cyberbullying experiences among 7,418 students. The results indicated that rates of cyberbullying increased with age, with 4.9% of students in Year 4 reporting cyberbullying compared to 7.9% in year nine. Cross et al., (2009) reported that rates of bullying and harassing others were lower, but also increased with age. Only 1.2% of Year 4 students reported cyberbullying others compared to 5.6% of Year 9 students.


China

In mainland China, cyberbullying has yet to receive adequate scholarly attention. A study investigating the risk factors of cyberbullying sampled 1,438 high school students from central China. Data showed that 34.84% had participated in bullying and 56.88% had been bullied online.[89]


A study on cyberbullying in Hong Kong[90] chose 48 out of 7,654 students from elementary school to high school who were classified as potential aggressors related to cyberbullying. 31 out of 48 students declared they barely participated in cyber-attacks. It is common among high school students (28 out of 36 students) to participate in social media platforms; 58% admitted to changing a nickname for others, 56.3% to humiliation, 54.2% to making fun of someone, and 54.2% to spreading rumors. The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups interviewed 1,820 teenagers, 17.5% of whom indicated having experienced cyberbullying. This included insults, abuse, and the publishing of personal private pictures on social media without permission.

]]> 2022-02-25 05:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065829854 Athena Ng (2) My Social Cause: People with disabilities facing difficulties with employment https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065840841 Link:
https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/employment-disabled-singapore-laws-schemes/
Brief Write-up:
People with disabilities facing difficulties with employment

A person with physical disability can have either  a total or partial loss of bodily functions, such as walking and writing, total partial loss of a body part. A person with a intellectual disability has a developmental disorder where individual faces more than difficulty than others in grasping concepts and solving problems. Disabilities can be congenital or acquired later in life, as a result accidents  or medical conditions such as stroke and infections. Some people have invisible disabilities, as in disabilities that are not immediately obvious. Example of invisible disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, depression, diabetes, and learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and dyslexia.
People with disabilities  tend to have difficulty finding work as they are stereotyped to be less productive than abled peers in the workforce. Furthermore,  they may face difficulty in the workplace due to their disability and discrimination they may experience in the workplace. They have difficulty finding work and are often offered work with lower salaries. Disability organizations have noted that people with disability are usually presented with rank-and-file positions. This is in comparison to their well-abled peers who are offered leadership positions. Few people with disabilities occupy leadership or upper management positions because companies do not think they are capable of the work. However, this is a misconception because disabled does not mean unable. Even after getting hired, PWDs face employment issues that range from low pay and promotion prospects, a limited choice of jobs and prejudiced supervisors, colleagues or customers.
In conclusion, like the phrase say "Deafness is not a learning difficulty. With the right support, a deaf child can do exactly like the same as a hearing child". People with disabilities are not people that are unable to do something, they can. Take Nick Vujicic, a man born without arms and legs decided to go into Public Speaking to inspire others. Nick founded his non-profit organization 'Life Without Limbs'. It gave him a platform to share his testimony and campaign against bullying. Since then, Nick has traveled to over sixty countries and inspired millions of people around the world. Hence, he is seen as someone who has a disability but he is still successful in life not caring that his life without limbs and arms would drag him down to doing something.
People should find commonalities before thinking about differences. Common ground is the base of all human connections; once you’ve found something in common, then you can deal with the differences.
Secondly, do not victimize people with disabilities. Referring to someone as a “spinal cord injury victim,” or “cerebral palsy victim,” takes away that person’s power. It abdicates them of their strength and ability to overcome because the emphasis is on what happened to them, as opposed to what they did about it. It would be more appropriate to refer to someone with a disability as a “survivor."
Third, don’t assume they see their disability as a tragedy. Many people with disabilities have worked through the tough emotions to be happy and content with their lives. A seemingly harmless statement like, “I’m so sorry that happened to you,” or something of that nature can make a person with a disability feel sad and sorry.
With these applied to not just employment in work places but everywhere, it promotes goodwill and respect among all people. It helps make society more inclusive for everyone.




]]> 2022-02-25 05:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065840841 My social cause-Mental health(Lionel) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065873969 Link:https://careers-in-sport.co.uk/news-articles/understand-mental-health-better-with-new-coaching-course/
Write up: Mental health is a big topic in the recent years. A lot of awareness has been raised in these years. I believe that it almost as important if not as important as physical health. If it is not taken seriously, it may lead to bigger repercussions. If you have some symptoms you can visit a counselor or a physiatrist. I think that young people need to take this topic seriously and not joke about it.]]> 2022-02-25 05:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065873969 [Chi Yun] My social cause: Education https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065875640 Today, education remains an inaccessible right for millions of children around the world. More than 72 million children of primary education age are not in school and 759 million adults are illiterate and do not have the awareness necessary to improve both their living conditions and those of their children. In developing and developed countries alike, children do not have access to basic education because of inequalities that originate in sex, health and cultural identity (ethnic origin, language, religion). These children find themselves on the margins of the education system and do not benefit from learning that is vital to their intellectual and social development. Many children from disadvantaged backgrounds are forced to abandon their education due to health problems related to malnutrition or in order to work and provide support for the family. I think it's important that everyone should get a fair chance to have education, but people all around the world does not get this chance because they are disadvantaged. We tend to forget sometimes that we are truly privileged to be able to go to school, and that many people around the world does not get this opportunity, even if they want it. We should start fighting for education for others, because they deserve a equal chance too.


]]> 2022-02-25 06:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065875640 zi jian https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065905590 link:https://www.mse.gov.sg/
singapore is taking firm actions on singapore's future.We must all work together for a better future of singapore so we can enjoy this place where we call home.singapore is also working for more supply of clean and safe food and water the the increase population of singapore without damaging the environment.Singapore Green Plan 2030 is a whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore’s national agenda on sustainable development.]]> 2022-02-25 06:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065905590 [Zhen Lin] https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065922206 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/gender-equality-attitudes-singapore-survey-women-issues-white-paper-2212661

Brief write up : Due  to the unfair treatment in the past, most laws are created now to protect the rights of woman. It cannot be denied that woman are usually the “weaker” side in general but some laws and rules seems to be somehow unfair to the males nowadays. For example, during a divorce, the custody would most likely be given to the mother even if the father treats the children equally well or have financial stability thus I think that gender equality is very important, there can be strong woman too. Both males and woman should deserve equal opportunity for things like jobs and based on their own abilities to get it. By doing so, I think that it  would make Singapore a better environment for people to live in.]]> 2022-02-25 06:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065922206 [jiajun] My social cause: Mental health awareness https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065936718 link: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-mental-health-awareness-stigma-conditions-depression-1973166
Brief Write-up:
The importance of talking about mental health cannot be overstressed. Lots of patients are too afraid to talk about their mental health disorders outside of treatment, therefore letting people understandthe benefits of talking about mental health, encourage people to talk openly about mental health. 
  •  By talking about mental illness on a more regular basis, we as a society will hopefully unveil the false notions that plague this topic. When these myths are debunked, it should help remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
  • many reasons why we need to talk about mental health, this is arguably the most important. Because mental health is so taboo, too many people are not getting the treatment they need. In turn, their poor mental health could lead to suicide. One research study found that over 90% of people who commit suicide had symptoms of a mental health disorder.
Open dialogue about mental health can help everyone heal. What people don’t realize is that there are numerous ways to effectively treat mental illness and you can live a normal lifestyle by learning how to properly manage your mental health disorder symptoms. The state of your mental health affects how you think, feel, and ultimately how you act. It’s crucial that we express these emotions with others on a daily basis. By talking about mental health openly, more people may be encouraged to seek professional help.
]]> 2022-02-25 07:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065936718 Lydia [sustainability of local businesses] https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065949289 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-phase-2-save-fnb-no-dine-in-recovery-support-package-2037671

my brief write-up: Remember those famous food and business names that chose the last resort to shut their doors of business in the end, all thanks to the pandemic and restrictions that were implemented during the 2021 heighten alert measures, affecting those businesses in the food and beverage industry. many of the businesses still shut their doors due to some of them unable to pay their taxes and landlord payouts, even though the government had provided a relief package of 1.1 billion for the affected members in the industry. ]]> 2022-02-25 07:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065949289 Kleaven https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065970937 Brief write up:

The number of job discrimination complaints cases in Singapore has been a rise in recent years , on an average  of 379 complaints a year, 277 or 60% of them were complaints of discrimination, whether it is due to age, nationality or in some instances, marital status and family responsibilities. I feel that everyone should be given equal opportunities for jobs as long as they qualify for it and are willing to put in the work and the criteria for job selection being based on that rather than their appearance or personal affairs. We should be more open minded when hiring new employees and give everyone an equal and fair chance.]]> 2022-02-25 07:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065970937 [Rachel] My social cause: mental health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065997197  Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/mental-health
Brief write-up:
mental health is not like physical health, the symptoms is not very obvious. People tend to hide the symptoms and pretend they are fine. It can affect their day to day things. Mental health does not only affect a specific age, it can happen anytime at any age.]]> 2022-02-25 07:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2065997197 [Chee Sen] My Social Cause || Local Businesses https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2066158931 Link: https://cityofgood.sg/articles/large-companies-supporting-local-businesses/

                                                                             
Brief Write-up:
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about large changes to the economy, and especially has brought damage to smaller businesses (take a more recent example right next to our school - D'Folio doesn't exist anymore. i.e. My life is ruined.). In a world where people believe the global economy to be a world where larger companies triumph over competing with private, smaller businesses, it's no surprise that many have flocked to the common people in search for support for these tinier pockets of entrepreneurship. However, does it always have to be the customers that provide support?

Small, local businesses, other than being able to provide you with a nice plate of chicken rice without feeling like you've just sacrificed your wallet, are also great contributors to the economy in their innovation, which also brings with it healthy competition in the market. Larger companies are more likely to follow popular local businesses who cater to local audiences.
The cheap services they provide also benefit the employees of these large companies, boosting morale and productivity.
Large businesses can also collaborate with local businesses to cater to a wider, more diverse demographic. Through this, they increase their reputation by advertising themselves as a more relatable and trustworthy brand. 

So, given this win-win relationship between large and local businesses, what has been done so far?
One example would be TripAdvisor, which launched a campaign called LoveYourLocalSG, a microsite which promotes and provides delivery services for local cuisine. By appealing to Singaporeans who want to eat local foods, they attract more customers which results in higher profits. In addition, the local businesses involved in the campaign will also receive more attention, helping to keep the business afloat.
Another one would be Fullerton Hotel's collaboration with next-generation hawkers in a pop-up called "Past Meets Future", which has allowed them to serve local foods in their menu and show its investment in Singaporean society, making it stand out from its competitors.

In conclusion, large businesses also play a role in supporting local businesses, and both sides stand to gain a profit from such collaboration. They both play a crucial role in not only preserving local culture, but also in growing the economy as a whole. 
So, instead of the bigger competitors preying on the smaller ones in the market, why don't we all work together to build a more vibrant economy and community? ]]> 2022-02-25 10:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2066158931 [Kellie] My Social Cause: Environment (Climate Change) https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2066189685 Link:
https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2022/01/singapore-protect-sea-levels-rise/index.html?shell
Brief Write-up: (Temperature & Sea levels)
Climate Change is recurring, and also a long-term issue that countries around the world face. Like many other countries, Singapore is no exception. Climate Change has been and is still currently responsible for all our high temperatures and crazy weather we experience in our daily lives. Per decade, it is recorded that temperatures in Singapore have risen by 0.25oC from 1948 to 2015. 2016 and 2019 hitting a record of being the hottest years recorded. Climate change has occurred due to us individuals and the actions we take everyday. If we do not become responsible individuals who make a change into small things like changing our lifestyles and habits, Climate Change could take over us. Temperatures and sea levels could be constantly on the rise and it would heavily affect the way we live in the future. Taking small steps now would prevent a much bigger negative impact of Climate Change in the future.
Along with Climate Change, sea levels are also on the rise. As we progress on with our lives, the rainfall rate would slowly become more and more intense and frequent. This causes flash floods in Singapore and rising sea levels which could rise up to one metre which affects our lives.]]> 2022-02-25 10:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2066189685 [Kah Chuan] My Social Cause: Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2067391300 Link :
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-movement
Brief Write-up : The civil rights movement was a struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for Black Americans to gain equal rights under the law in the United States. The Civil War had officially abolished slavery, but it didn’t end discrimination against Black people—they continued to endure the devastating effects of racism, especially in the South. By the mid-20th century, Black Americans had had more than enough of prejudice and violence against them. They, along with many white Americans, mobilized and began an unprecedented fight for equality that spanned two decades.]]> 2022-02-26 09:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2067391300 [ Soo Ghee ] My social cause: Police Brutality https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2068520030 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01846-z
Brief Write-Up
The number of cases of police brutality all over the world is increasing. From 1980 to 2018, 30,000 people were killed because of police brutality in the US. I think this is an issue that must be brought up because if the government does not limit the power that the police have then more people might be hurt or killed by them.]]> 2022-02-27 22:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2068520030 (Putera)My Socia Cause:health and diseases https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2069183384 Link:https://www.moh.gov.sg/diseases-updates

Brief write up:

Few things impact your life more than a serious health problem. Chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes; cancer; and communicable diseases affect the health of people in singapore.Lifestyle choices – such as not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active – can help prevent some of the most common chronic diseases and some types of cancer. Regular health screenings can often discover chronic conditions and cancers early when treatment is more likely to be successful. Communicable diseases can often be prevented through a number of measures including vaccines and proper hand washing. During the period from 2014-2018 74536 cancer cases were reported in singapore and 48.5% and 51.5% of those cases were reported in males and females respectively*. Females: breast (11,232 cases/29.3%), colorectal (5,109 cases/13.3%) and lung (2,862 cases/7.5%).chronic diseases include asthma, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and arthritis. These diseases often can be prevented or controlled keeping risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar levels, under control.
communicable diseases are caused by germs transmitted through people, animals, surfaces, foods and air.influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness. Flu can cause a worsening of chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma and diabetes. To help prevent the spread of the flu, a flu shot is recommended every year, especially for people who are at high risk for flu complications.Other vaccine preventable diseases include measles, mumps, polio, dyptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chicken pox, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
]]> 2022-02-28 09:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2069183384 Jaden 27 https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2069508611 https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12961-021-00678-1#:~:text=In%20Singapore%2C%20over%20400%2C000%20Singaporeans,million%20by%202050%20%5B1%5D.

Brief Write Up:
Diabetes is a condition that affects more than 400 million adults globally, and this number is expected to increase to above 640 million, which equates to one in ten adults, by 2040 . The global prevalence of diabetes among adults over 18 years of age rose from 4.7% in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014 . It was estimated to be the seventh leading cause of death in 2016, where 1.6 million deaths were attributed to the condition . In Singapore, over 400,000 Singaporeans live with the disease. The lifetime risk of developing diabetes is one in three among Singaporeans, and the number of those with diabetes is projected to surpass one million by 2050 . An estimated 430,000 (or 14% of) Singaporeans aged 18 to 19 years are also diagnosed with pre-diabetes, where their normal blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes
Diabetes pose many health issues 
and can lead to heart attacks stroke and more. There are multiple type of diabetes the three main types of diabetes are: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes(in pregnant women).
Type 2 diabetes is often milder than type 1 diabetes but it can still cause many health related issues.
Gestational diabetes does not affect the mother much and if not treated the child might die after birth otherwise will be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and become obese in the later stages of life.]]> 2022-02-28 14:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2069508611 Jeremiah [26] mental health https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2077937301 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/causes/
Brief write up:
We need to take care of our mental health. Having good mental health means that we can think feel react in ways that we want to, however people with poor mental health may not be able to do so.
Experiencing mental health may be challenging for most, they may feel upset confused or frightened and may feel helpless as they cannot or are unable to seek help which may lead them to suffer in silence which could make them think they are useless which could worsen their mental health leading them to ,in serious cases, killing themselves.]]> 2022-03-04 13:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2077937301 [Hong Ming] Social Cause:Gun Violence https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2079103499 Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/26/world/us-gun-culture-world-comparison-intl-cmd/index.html

Brief Write-up:
There are 120 guns for every 100 Americans,which is the highest rate of civilian owned guns in the world. In 2019, The number of death from gun violence in the USA is 4 per 100000 people,which is 18 times the average in other countries.The US was also home to 4% of the world's population but accounted for 44% of the global suicide by firearm in 2019.Over 23,000 American died from self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2019. Researchers at Stanford University found that men who owned handguns were almost eight times as likely to die of self-inflicted gunshot wounds as men who didn't own a gun. Women who owned handguns were 35 times as likely to die by firearm suicide, as compared to those who didn't. Regular mass shootings are a unique American phenomenon. The US is the only developed country where mass shootings have happened every single year for the past 20 years.68 people were killed and 91 injured in eight public shootings in the US over the course of 2019 alone.They counted as many as 417 mass shootings in 2019. And in 2021, 641 incidents have been recorded.Meanwhile, countries that have introduced laws to reduce gun-related deaths have achieved significant changes.For Example, the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, prompted the Australian government to take action.





]]> 2022-03-05 11:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2079103499 [Ju Tai] My Social Cause: Cyberbullying https://padlet.com/best_of_mjr/iepzin7za934jlzq/wish/2138893017 Link: https://elunanetwork.org/resources/cyber-bullying-awareness
Write up: The number of cases of cyberbullying in schools has risen, but only 15% of students admit to being bullied online, and are 2 to 9 times more likely to contemplate committing suicide. Cyberbullying can occur on social media as its interconnected, and anyone can have a say in an individuals life, while harassment and flaming is also prevalent online with mean comments and a collective hatred towards an individual.

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