syrian refugee and islamophobia 2

One global issue that I am very passionate about is the longstanding Syrian refugee crisis.  I want to advocate for Syrian refugees as well as any group of people who cannot fight for themselves and help individuals discover their inner power and amplify their voices, and experiences to the world. One of my major goals is to provide Syrian refugees with a platform to speak out about their personal experiences and opinions. Immigration laws, along with societal prejudice, make these refugees’ lives very difficult. Immigration and prejudice are “hot topics in every presidential election.I realize that I cannot stop all conflict, but at least as a counselor, I can use my voice to help people gain their voices and provide them the knowledge to be comfortable with their own ability to prevent conflict and violence and fight for refugees. My research on Syria refugees makes me want to advocate for them and become an ambassador for the United Nations idealistically.  I want to help people and my extensive research on Syrian refugees makes me realize that I want to take action. Not only do I want to become a therapist to help people with their problems, but I also want to become an activist to advocate for people who feel like they are powerless. This advocating is not limited to people with disabilities, but all people who need a voice because society has muffled their sound with unfounded discrimination. Due to the fact that I have always wanted to help other people, I discovered when I was young that I   give back to community By becoming a counselor and I can make a difference in the world; by turning my individual problem into solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not have a voice in. society. I plan to create an environment that does not instill fear or any negative emotions in my clients because I want to allow people to have a space to talk freely without any judgment. As a therapist, I will teach my patients how to take advantage of their own abilities.  As a result, my clients will learn to accept their own differences and embrace their unique identities and talents and embrace themselves. 

A second global issue that I feel passionate about is Islamophobia. The Syrian refugee crisis is a direct consequence of the Syrian Civil War. No matter what stance you're taking on the admission of Syrian refugees to the United States, you do not have to be a social scientist or a politician to know that something needs to be done to help Syrian refugees. The solutions to the of Syrian refugees crisis must to be developed by a worldwide collaboration of countries around the world and with the United Nations. In order to find solutions to the Syrian refugee crisis, Islamophobia must be overcome. Even though Islamophobia is not the direct cause of the Syrian refugee crisis, it is still a strong barrier to fixing this social problem. With an increase in Islamophobia and an irrational belief that all Muslims and refugees are terrorists, many politicians, especially Republicans, wish to stop accepting Syrian refugees into the United States. This racist action is simply based on the stereotype that all Muslims are radical extremists like ISIS, which is a politically motivated organization of radicals who justify killing their own kind. In order to cure Islamophobia, people need to become educated about the Muslim religion and its actual teachings. “Real Muslims” practice the peaceful religion of Islam and renounce the violent practices of radical extremism.  If people could address and recognize their Islamophobia, there would be no reason for people to fear Syrian refugees and stop them from coming to the United States. Islamophobia has led to the proposal of a travel ban by the United States, against seven major Muslim nations. Although the ban was found unconstitutional by a federal judge, and was denied by the Supreme Court several times, certain people in power have internalized their hatred so much that they continue to be persistent in trying to stop Muslims from entering the U.S. What our society fails to understand is the distinction between the vast majority of Muslims who practice the peaceful religion of Islam and a small minority of politically motivated radical extremists who kill their own kind. So many Americans are consumed by Islamophobia, that it has prevented society from hearing the perspectives of Syrian refugees, and thus, prevents people from coming together as a community to solve problems. We cannot take action when we are lacking in true understanding. I recognize that I cannot stop all conflict; however, as a counselor, I can use my voice to provide emotional support for refugees and knowledge to people, so that they can recognize this global conflict and understand its underlying causes. I would like to see the eradication of the automatic association of Muslims with violent acts and terrorism, anti-Muslim sentiment, and intolerance. I am eager to provide cultural education on the Muslim religion and its actual teachings to society will, in the hopes of eventually provide Syrian refugees, who are driven out from their homes and unaccepted globally, with peace and stability. learned to appreciate everything I have and to always help the less fortunate however I can, something I always remember. As a counselor, I recognize that although I cannot end all world conflict, I can inform people about this issue and help them utilize their voices to contribute to the fight for refugees.

Along with my passion for this massive crisis, my passion for writing also contributes to my interest in social work. I wrote in eighth grade describing the Feminist movement, I realized that I might have a talent and a love for writing. My English teacher had told me that I was a “wonderfully gifted writer.” I enjoy writing because it helps me express myself and alleviate my frustrations. The first person to show me the art of writing in my eyes was my elementary school teacher, Ms. Seiden. Writing has had a huge influence on my life. It taught me valuable skills, including patience, authenticity, dedication, and confidence.   . Writing is so important to me because it strengthens the power of my ability to advocate for people and share my experiences knowledge and feelings with people. Writing has allowed me to express myself and continue to expand the power and potential scope of my voice by making me go beyond my limits by allowing me to create a new perspective of possibilities. This began when I created a beautiful heartfelt blog called the Shining Star where I write posts on many different topics from children, educational inequality, gender roles media, representation, Syrian refugees and Egypt.