spoken-word poetry is typically more than a hobby or expression of talent. this art form is often used to convey important or controversial messages to society. such messages often include raising awareness of topics such as: racial inequality, sexual assault and/or rape culture, anti-bullying messages, body positive campaigns, and lgbtq topics. slam poetry competitions often feature loud and radical poems that display both intense content and sound. spoken-word poetry is also abundant on college campuses, youtube, and through forums such as button poetry. some spoken-word poems go viral and can then appear in articles, on ted talks, and on social media sites such as twitter, facebook, and instagram.