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. \n:Animal rights activism\n:Anticonsumerist activism\n:Anti-corporate activism\n:Anti-racist activism\n:Civil and social disobedience\n:Civil disobedience\n:Culture jamming\n:Demonstrations\n:Economic activism\n:Environmental activism\n:Fair trade\n:Guerrilla communication\n:Hacktivism\n:Anarchism\n:Nonviolence\n:Sniggling\n:Student activism\n:Tactical Frivolity\n:Voluntary simplicity\n:Youth activism \n:See also: Direct Action \n\n