Activism
Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct, or intervene in social, political, economic, or environmental reform with the desire to create changes in society for a perceived common good. Forms of activism range from building mandates in a community (including writing letters to newspapers), petitioning elected officials, running or contributing to a political campaign, engaging in preferential patronage (or boycott) of businesses, and demonstrative forms of activism such as rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins, or hunger strikes.
Activism can be engaged in on a daily basis through a variety of means, including the creation of art (artivism), computer hacking (hacktivism), or simply in the manner in which one elects to allocate their financial resources (economic activism). For instance, the decision to refrain from purchasing clothing or other products from a company as a means of protesting that company's exploitation of workers may be regarded as a manifestation of activism. Nevertheless, the term predominantly denotes a form of collective action, wherein numerous individuals collaboratively organize a protest. Collective action that is intentional, structured, and sustained over time is recognized as a social movement.
Throughout history, activists have utilized literature such as pamphlets, tracts, and books to share their messages and persuade readers of their cause's legitimacy. Recent research has started to examine how modern activist groups leverage social media to boost civic engagement and collective action, merging politics with technology. Left-wing and right-wing online activists tend to adopt different strategies. Hashtag activism and offline demonstrations are prevalent on the left, while the right (in the United States) is more inclined toward strategic partnerships with partisan media, transitioning to alternative platforms, and manipulating mainstream media. Moreover, the growing perception of left-wing activism within science and academia may undermine conservative trust in scientific research and inspire specific forms of conservative activism, particularly on college campuses. Additionally, some scholars have highlighted the impact that extremely wealthy Americans can have as a form of activism.
Distinguishing between activism and terrorism can be challenging and is often referred to as a 'fine line'.
External links
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Activism ]
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