Online Encyclopedia
Activism
Activism, in a general sense, can be described as involvement in action to bring about change, be it social, political, environmental, or other change. This action is in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial argument.
In contemporary use, "activism" tends to be a word associated with the actions and ideologies of those on the political left. However, the activism industry includes organizations of many orientations.
There are many different forms of activism; a select list follows.
- Animal rights activism
- Anticonsumerist activism
- Anti-corporate activism
- Anti-cult activism
- Anti-racist activism
- Civil and social disobedience
- Civil disobedience
- Culture jamming
- Demonstrations
- Economic activism
- Environmental activism
- Fair trade
- Guerrilla communication
- Hacktivism
- Libertarian socialism
- Nationalist activism
- Nonviolence
- Student activism
- Tactical Frivolity
- Voluntary simplicity
- Youth activism
See also
Last updated: 02-07-2005 02:55:12
Last updated: 03-06-2005 00:39:43