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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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NEW PICS SHOW POLICE VIOLENCE against #vivapalestina: http://www.thesitch.com/politics/activism/2010/01/latest-pictures-from-confrontation/
Truthtob (Truthtob) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:27:27 -0000
NEW PICS SHOW POLICE VIOLENCE against #vivapalestina: http://www.thesitch.com/politics/activism/2010/01/latest-pictures-from-confrontation/
#Ecological and cultural disaster. SAO LUIZ DE #PARAITINGA, Brazil. New photos - http://bit.ly/4AIBeS #environment #activism #conservation
EduardoCBraga (Eduardo Braga) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:20:28 -0000
#Ecological and cultural disaster. SAO LUIZ DE #PARAITINGA, Brazil. New photos - http://bit.ly/4AIBeS #environment #activism #conservation
Have formed county chapter of IN Tea Party. Meet twice a month. Goal of education and activism to impac #tpp #sgp #912 #TeaParty #tcot #p2
TPPatriots (Tea Party Patriots) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:11:43 -0000
Have formed county chapter of IN Tea Party. Meet twice a month. Goal of education and activism to impac #tpp #sgp #912 #TeaParty #tcot #p2
Keeping Up With Change|Local surfer?s activism video continues to make a splash By Nick Veronin At the beginning .. http://oohja.com/x4oYY
urbiztopranked (James Compton) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:04:13 -0000
Keeping Up With Change|Local surfer?s activism video continues to make a splash By Nick Veronin At the beginning .. http://oohja.com/x4oYY
Copenhagen 15 Summit Twitter Wordmap #cop15 #activism http://bit.ly/4uVCEu
iwasaround (Foo) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:03:16 -0000
Copenhagen 15 Summit Twitter Wordmap #cop15 #activism http://bit.ly/4uVCEu
RT @CoCoSouthLA Check out @WiretapMagazine article on youth activism, scroll down for @aretana piece! http://bit.ly/7WyKq3
LaCarliux (Carla Guerrero) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:59:15 -0000
RT @CoCoSouthLA Check out @WiretapMagazine article on youth activism, scroll down for @aretana piece! http://bit.ly/7WyKq3
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