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.
There are many different forms of activism; a select list follows.
- Voluntary simplicity
- Anarchism
- Nonviolence
- Civil disobedience
- Civil and social disobedience
- Animal rights activism
- Anticonsumerist activism
- Anti-corporate activism
- Anti-racist activism
- Economic activism
- Environmental activism
- Fair trade
- hacktivism
- Culture jamming
- Demonstrations
- Tactical Frivolity
- Sniggling
- Guerrilla communication
- See also: direct action