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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 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 and feminist 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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Green News: Police Use Anti-Terror Laws Against Climate Activists http://bit.ly/2pohFl
HumanityNews (Humanitarian News) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:35:20 -0000
Green News: Police Use Anti-Terror Laws Against Climate Activists http://bit.ly/2pohFl
Climate activists are taking on E.On. Join the virtual #swoop, tell E.On what you think of them. http://tr.im/BUez #climateaction
emily_james (Emily James) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:32:55 -0000
Climate activists are taking on E.On. Join the virtual #swoop, tell E.On what you think of them. http://tr.im/BUez #climateaction
"Gay activists r always calling for tolerance+understanding about same-sex relationships, arguing that they are.. the same as...
hannahkaty (hannah) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:31:33 -0000
"Gay activists r always calling for tolerance+understanding about same-sex relationships, arguing that they are.. the same as...
Orlando Sentinel - Gay Potter activists rally opposition to ... http://bit.ly/3h0YLf
silentcent (Travis Penny) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:55 -0000
Orlando Sentinel - Gay Potter activists rally opposition to ... http://bit.ly/3h0YLf
"Gay activists are always calling for tolerance & understanding about same-sex relationships" Tolerance & understanding? Imagine! #janmoir
kate_librarian (kate smyth) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:19:28 -0000
"Gay activists are always calling for tolerance & understanding about same-sex relationships" Tolerance & understanding? Imagine! #janmoir
The level of activism, and people willing to be publicly seen to be activists, on Twitter is noticably growing. This is a good thing.
joshr (Josh Russell) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:15:47 -0000
The level of activism, and people willing to be publicly seen to be activists, on Twitter is noticably growing. This is a good thing.
A Loving Tribute to Henry Spira - Essay. In the mid-1970s, Henry Spira questioned getting involved in the farm animal issue because the farm animal issue was just too big, too 'unwinnable.' This is the man who went on to become a vigorous, prolific, courageous, wry, testy, ingenious, and globally famous advocate on behalf of farmed animals.
Wikipedia - Category: Animal Rights Activists - Hyperlinked directory of articles about people active in animal rights issues.
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