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| - | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | + | '''Activism''', in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about [[social change|social]] or [[politics|political]] change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often [[controversy|controversial]] argument. |
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| + | The well known terms activism and activist used in a political manner first appeared in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] press in [[1916]] in connection with the [[Flamingant]] movement.[http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activisme_politique 1] The word "activism" is often used [[synonymous]]ly 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, political campaigning, [[economic activism]] (such as [[boycott]]s or preferentially patronizing preferred businesses), rallies and [[Demonstration (people)|street marches]], [[strike action|strikes]], or even [[guerrilla warfare|guerrilla tactics]]. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a [[freedom fighter]] by some, and a [[terrorism|terrorist]] by others, depending on whether the commentator supports the activist's ends. | ||
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| + | In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation: for instance, some [[religious]], [[feminist]] or [[vegetarian]]/[[vegan]] activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than persuade governments to change laws; the [[cooperative]] movement seeks to build new institutions which conform to its principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically. | ||
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| + | ==Transformational activism== | ||
| + | Transformational activism is the idea that people need to transform on the inside as well on the outside in order to create any meaningful change in the world. | ||
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| + | == Types of activism == | ||
| + | * [[Civil disobedience]] | ||
| + | * [[Community building]] | ||
| + | ** [[Activism industry]] | ||
| + | ** [[Cooperative]] movement | ||
| + | ** [[Craftivism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Voluntary simplicity]] | ||
| + | * [[Economic activism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Boycott]] | ||
| + | ** [[Divestment]] | ||
| + | * [[Lobbying]] | ||
| + | * [[Media activism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Culture jamming]] | ||
| + | ** [[Hacktivism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Internet activism]] | ||
| + | * [[Propaganda]] | ||
| + | ** [[Guerrilla communication]] | ||
| + | * [[Nonviolence|Non-violent confrontation]] | ||
| + | * [[Violence|Violent confrontation]] | ||
| + | **[[Rioting]] | ||
| + | **[[Terrorism]] | ||
| + | * [[Protest]] | ||
| + | ** [[Demonstration (people)|Demonstration]] | ||
| + | ** [[Direct action]] | ||
| + | ** [[Theater for Social Change]] | ||
| + | ** [[Protest songs]] | ||
| + | * [[Strike action]] | ||
| + | * [[Youth activism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Student activism]] | ||
| + | ** [[Youth-led media]] | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[:Category:Activists]] | ||
| + | * [[Activism industry]] | ||
| + | * [[Civics]] | ||
| + | * [[Demagogy]] | ||
| + | * [[Judicial activism]] | ||
| + | * [[Lobbying]] | ||
| + | * [[Political Campaign]] | ||
| + | * [[Protest]] | ||
| + | * [[Rebellion]] | ||
| + | * [[Reform movement]] | ||
| + | * [[Revolution]] | ||
| + | * [[Social movement]] | ||
| + | * [[Teaching for social justice]][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | ||
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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 an often controversial argument.
The well known terms activism and activist used in a political manner first appeared in the Belgian press in 1916 in connection with the Flamingant movement.1 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, political campaigning, economic activism (such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing preferred businesses), rallies and street marches, strikes, or even guerrilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on whether the commentator supports the activist's ends.
In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation: for instance, some religious, feminist or vegetarian/vegan activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than persuade governments to change laws; the cooperative movement seeks to build new institutions which conform to its principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically.
Transformational activism
Transformational activism is the idea that people need to transform on the inside as well on the outside in order to create any meaningful change in the world.
Types of activism
- Civil disobedience
- Community building
- Economic activism
- Lobbying
- Media activism
- Propaganda
- Non-violent confrontation
- Violent confrontation
- Protest
- Strike action
- Youth activism
