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'''Activism''' consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with | '''Activism''' consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived greater good. Forms of activism range from mandate building in a community (including writing letters to newspapers), petitioning elected officials, running or contributing to a political campaign, preferential patronage (or boycott) of businesses, and demonstrative forms of activism like rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins, or hunger strikes. | ||
=Types of Activism= | =Types of Activism= | ||
Activism may be performed on a day-to-day basis in a wide variety of ways, including through | Activism may be performed on a day-to-day basis in a wide variety of ways, including through the creation of art (artivism), computer hacking (hacktivism), or simply in how one chooses to spend their money (economic activism). For example, refusing to buy merchandise from a company as a protest against the policies of said company is a type of activism. However, the most highly visible and impactful activism often comes in the form of collective action, in which numerous individuals coordinate their actions in order to have a greater impact.<ref>Tarrow, Sidney (1998). Power in Movement: Social Movements and Contentious Politics (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.</ref> Collective action that is purposeful, organized, and sustained over a period of time becomes known as a social movement.<ref>Goodwin, Jeff; Jasper, James (2009). The Social Movements Reader: Cases and Concepts (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.</ref> | ||
=Methods= | =Methods= | ||
Activism takes on a variety of forms. Essentially, any activity one engages in with | Activism takes on a variety of forms. Essentially, any activity one engages in with the intent of achieving a socio-political objective is activism. | ||
=List of Activist Activities= | =List of Activist Activities= | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 28 April 2024
Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived greater good. Forms of activism range from mandate building in a community (including writing letters to newspapers), petitioning elected officials, running or contributing to a political campaign, preferential patronage (or boycott) of businesses, and demonstrative forms of activism like rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins, or hunger strikes.
Types of Activism
Activism may be performed on a day-to-day basis in a wide variety of ways, including through the creation of art (artivism), computer hacking (hacktivism), or simply in how one chooses to spend their money (economic activism). For example, refusing to buy merchandise from a company as a protest against the policies of said company is a type of activism. However, the most highly visible and impactful activism often comes in the form of collective action, in which numerous individuals coordinate their actions in order to have a greater impact.[1] Collective action that is purposeful, organized, and sustained over a period of time becomes known as a social movement.[2]
Methods
Activism takes on a variety of forms. Essentially, any activity one engages in with the intent of achieving a socio-political objective is activism.
List of Activist Activities
Art Activism
- Leaving a SwasiStone in a public place.
Direct Action
Economic Activism
Media Activism