Activism
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Categories: Activism | Politics | Dissent
Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of a controversial argument.
The word 'activism' is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, simply shopping ethically, rallies and street marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on which side of the political fence is making the observation.
- Animal liberation movement
- Boycott
- Civil and social disobedience
- Civil disobedience
- Culture jamming
- Demonstration
- Direct action
- Economic activism
- Divestment (economic Îboycott)
- Guerrilla communication
- Hacktivism
- Judicial activism
- Lobbying
- Media activism
- Nonviolence
- Protest
- Strike action
- Voluntary simplicity
Activist issues
- Animal rights activism
- Anti-consumerism
- Anti-corporate activism
- Anti-cult activism
- Christian right activism
- Civil rights
- Environmentalism
- Fair trade
- Gay rights
- Human rights
- Libertarian socialism
- Nationalist activism
- Pro-life activism
- Racism - see Anti-racism, White supremacism
- Rastafari movement
- Social activism
- Sovereignty - see Category: Sovereignty movements
- Student activism
- Tactical Frivolity
- Women's rights
- Youth activism
See also
- Revolution
- Rebellion
- Reform movement
- Social movement
- Activism industry
- Category:Activists
- Wikicities:Activismda:Aktivisme
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