Definitions for activism
ˈæk təˌvɪz əmac·tivism

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1. activismnoun

   a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal

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1. activismnoun

   The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.

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1. Activism

   Activism (or Advocacy) 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. 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, the refusal to buy clothes or other merchandise from a company as a protest against the exploitation of workers by that company could be considered an expression of activism. However, the most highly visible and impactful activism often comes in the form of collective action, in which numerous individuals coordinate an act of protest together in order to make a bigger impact. Collective action that is purposeful, organized, and sustained over a period of time becomes known as a social movement.Historically, activists have used literature, including pamphlets, tracts, and books to disseminate or propagate their messages and attempt to persuade their readers of the justice of their cause. Research has now begun to explore how contemporary activist groups use social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action combining politics with technology. Left-wing and right-wing online activists often use different tactics. Hashtag activism and offline protest are more common on the left. Working strategically with partisan media, migrating to alternative platforms, and manipulation of mainstream media are more common on the right. In addition, the perception of increased left-wing activism in science and academia may decrease conservative trust in science and motivate some forms of conservative activism, including on college campuses. Some scholars have also shown how the influence of very wealthy Americans is a form of activism.

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1. activism

   Activism refers to the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning, often in a public context, to bring about political or social change. It usually involves the practice of advocating, protesting, or participating in direct actions to achieve a desired outcome or to spread awareness about specific issues. Activists can work through numerous methods, from lobbying and petitioning to peaceful protests and civil disobedience.

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1. Activism

   Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic, or environmental change, or stasis. Activism can 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, sit-ins, and hunger strikes. Research is beginning to explore how activist groups in the U.S. and Canada are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.

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1. activism

   The act, fact and quality of being an activist

   Activism is important within society to ensure we achieve optimum health, world peace and the UN sustainable development goals asap

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 28, 2021  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of activism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of activism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of activism in a Sentence

1. Nicholas Alahverdian:

   People were losing jobs and agencies were losing contracts because of my exposure of this broken system. My political activism would soon lead to suffering an inordinate amount of torture, abuse, and pain — and it was orchestrated by the most powerful people in Rhode Island. ”

2. David Pilgrim:

   You don't have to be black, brown, red, or yellow to do good research about the experiences of people of color. You don't have to fabricate a racial/ethnic identity to be a researcher--or even an activist. Knowledge belongs to all of us. Activism belongs to all of us. Stop centering yourselves in the lived experiences of people of color. Just do the work that needs to be done.

3. College Republicans:

   My issue with feminism more than anything else is the activism tactics and the issues they're pushing, when your activism is growing your armpit hair out and painting it pink and then hating men, that, to me, does nothing for your cause, it does nothing to empower women.

4. Salil Shetty:

   The Ambassador of Conscience award celebrates the spirit of activism and exceptional courage, as embodied by Colin Kaepernick, colin Kaepernick is an athlete who is now widely recognized for Colin Kaepernick activism because of Colin Kaepernick refusal to ignore or accept racial discrimination.

5. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry has played a crucial role in raising awareness and inspiring activism throughout history.

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