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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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Latest NEWS, Yoko Ono looks back on early activism - http://ow.ly/A5a5
WNZone (World News Zones) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:26:44 -0000
Latest NEWS, Yoko Ono looks back on early activism - http://ow.ly/A5a5
One must have goals - Good As You:: Gay and Lesbian Activism With ...: One must have goals: Good As You: Gay an.. http://bit.ly/3flXBG
jessicaavena (Jessica Avena) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:21:36 -0000
One must have goals - Good As You:: Gay and Lesbian Activism With ...: One must have goals: Good As You: Gay an.. http://bit.ly/3flXBG
@mollypriesmeyer If your tweets are any indication, this kind of neighborhood activism will suit you well- http://is.gd/4PlxN
SteveMinne (Steve B.) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:14:04 -0000
@mollypriesmeyer If your tweets are any indication, this kind of neighborhood activism will suit you well- http://is.gd/4PlxN
Conservative Activism Requires Support: http://bit.ly/tYDFL If you can help @CalebHowe will dance for you!
MarshallSheldon (J. Marshall Sheldon) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:10:26 -0000
Conservative Activism Requires Support: http://bit.ly/tYDFL If you can help @CalebHowe will dance for you!
#cashfordrunkards is a fun way to support conservative activism. You donate. We dance. Or sing. http://bit.ly/10Aukh
CalebHowe (Caleb Howe) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:02:30 -0000
#cashfordrunkards is a fun way to support conservative activism. You donate. We dance. Or sing. http://bit.ly/10Aukh
@lifeatblandings yeah. also, shoot me if i ever equate censorship with activism, queer or otherwise. but kind of especially queer.
ohmynotemmet (emmet c. forsythe) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:49:09 -0000
@lifeatblandings yeah. also, shoot me if i ever equate censorship with activism, queer or otherwise. but kind of especially queer.
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