NounSingular activism Plural activisms activism (plural activisms)
Related termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often controversial argument. 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 businesses, rallies, street marches, strikes, both work stoppages and hunger strikes, or even guerrilla tactics. In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation. For instance, some religious, or vegetarian/vegan 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 cooperative principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically. Notable activists Mahatma Gandhi John Lennon Martin Luther King, Jr. César ChávezFrom Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are examples of political activism in the USA? Q. Areas of political activism in the USA that are not too cliches??? Thank you. Asked by Little Saviour - Thu Nov 12 16:16:57 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. The aclu madd code Pink The Tea Parties Earth Liberation Front Can't forget Corporate Lobbyists... Answered by Think Outside the Ballot Box - Thu Nov 12 16:22:23 2009 Is there a political backlash against gay activism from the left? Q. Prop 8 got lots of votes from blacks and the traditional liberal voting block, now president elect Obama will have the leader of the prop 8 to deliver the invocation message at his inauguration. It seems like the Gays are getting battered from the left. What caused this political back lash against gays? Asked by country first - Sun Dec 21 10:50:45 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. I wholeheartedly agree with the first answer. But I'll also add this: A lot of liberals try to have it both ways. They can pretend to be supportive of gay rights by voting in Congress against a proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution because they had voted previously for the federal law known as The Defense of Marriage Act, which passed in 1996. Hence they can say simply that they voted against the constitutional amendment proposal because it wasn't needed. Furthermore, a lot of people on the left simply don't care what the legislative branch of any level of government will do because whatever does get done in that branch might end up getting overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court -- which has twice struck down certain "anti-gay" laws in… [cont.] Answered by Mark D - Sun Dec 21 11:32:14 2008 What Are Some Career Options That Fuse a Medical Degree With Social Work/Activism?
Q. I've got a friend who's about to graduate med school and is interested in using his knowledge in the field of medicine for social work/activism. Basically, he told me he doesn't just wanna work at a hospital all his life. He wants to use his degree for the "bettering of society." He (as well as I) needs as much as information as possible on everything. Thanks. Asked by KSUPhilosophy - Wed Feb 28 22:04:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are a number of ways that you and your friend can engage in medical advocacy. You might consider work in poverty areas within the US or abroad. Many areas have clinics or need clinics in both rural and urban areas that are underserved. Within these clinics you could get involved in prevention of the most common and debilitating medical issues that are connected to poverty. Your friend could also get involved at a national/international level in addressing issues around medical issues (e.g. HIV, Hepititus, diabietis etc.) DA Answered by Dr_Adventure - Thu Mar 1 11:49:03 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "activism"
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