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what does it mean


Question Posted Sunday August 21 2005, 10:33 am

what does activism mean? tell me right and ill rate a 5

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FunnyCide answered Sunday August 21 2005, 11:19 am:
ăk'tə-vĭz'əm


n.
The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause.

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 synonymous with protest or dissent. It can take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, to rallies and street marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics.
In contemporary use, "activism" tends to be a word associated with the actions and ideologies of those on the political left. However, activism can stem from any number of political orientations. 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.


Methods of activism :


Boycotts
Civil and social disobedience
Civil disobedience
Culture jamming
Demonstrations
Direct action
Economic activism
Divestment (economic boycott)
Guerrilla communication
Hacktivism
Lobbying
Media activism
Nonviolence
Voluntary simplicity


Activist issues :


Animal rights activism
Anticonsumerist activism
Anti-corporate activism
Anti-cult activism
Anti-racist activism
Environmental activism
Fair trade
Gay rights movement
Human rights
Libertarian socialism
Nationalist activism
Sovereignty movements
Student activism
Tactical Frivolity
Youth activism


-FunnyCide

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sweetjewel answered Sunday August 21 2005, 11:14 am:
activism is a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal

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xWhiteTigerx answered Sunday August 21 2005, 10:57 am:
i really am not sure what activism means , i think it is some thing to do with globel warming xxx xWhiteTigerx

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karenR answered Sunday August 21 2005, 10:51 am:
ac·tiv·ism (ăk'tə-vĭz'əm)
n.
The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause.

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 synonymous with protest or dissent. It can take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, to rallies and street marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics.

In contemporary use, "activism" tends to be a word associated with the actions and ideologies of those on the political left. However, activism can stem from any number of political orientations. 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.

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