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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In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
PowerOfPeace (Power of Peace) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:00:07 -0000
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
popfairtrade (POP Fair Trade) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:00:06 -0000
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
daijapop (sheryl daija) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:00:06 -0000
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends -- Martin Luther King #activism #worldpeace
RT @asteris: RT @Kawdess "Tweet Freedom" Wired UK feature on Egypt's vibrant digi-activism scene http://bit.ly/6LyGGW interview w. @3arabawy
Kalimakhus (Tamer Mowafy) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:52:54 -0000
RT @asteris: RT @Kawdess "Tweet Freedom" Wired UK feature on Egypt's vibrant digi-activism scene http://bit.ly/6LyGGW interview w. @3arabawy
RT @ifikra RT @Kawdess "Tweet Freedom" - Wired UK feature on Egypt's vibrant digi-activism scene http://bit.ly/6LyGGW interview w. @3arabawy
asteris (Asteris Masouras) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:50:41 -0000
RT @ifikra RT @Kawdess "Tweet Freedom" - Wired UK feature on Egypt's vibrant digi-activism scene http://bit.ly/6LyGGW interview w. @3arabawy
Free Tash! http://bit.ly/7y3OuM Happy New Year, esp to those in confinement for their (#climate) #activism. We'll need more friends in jail.
Wild_Turkey_ (Tormod V. Burkey) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:30:24 -0000
Free Tash! http://bit.ly/7y3OuM Happy New Year, esp to those in confinement for their (#climate) #activism. We'll need more friends in jail.

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