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Activism - Definition and Overview
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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

Example Usage of Activism
so_white: http://tinyurl.com/yjfuax9 Corporate Activism and you - True/Slant
kentrod: The #NFLrulescommittee must get a handle on referee Activism this coming offseason. #SNF
RavenOn: RT @RightWingTurds @mparent77772 Corp. Activism hits the gas pump http://j.mp/ydkcH // Corp. threaten us daily & ppl tolerate it. Bizarre
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