activism

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

Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about Social changesocial or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of a controversial argument. The word 'activism' is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, simply Economic activismshopping ethically, rallies and demonstrationstreet marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics. In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on which side of the political fence is making the observation.

Animal liberation movement

Boycott

Civil and social disobedience

Civil disobedience

Culture jamming

Demonstration

Direct action

Economic activism

* Divestment (economic Îboycott)

Guerrilla communication

Hacktivism

Judicial activism

Lobbying

Media activism

Nonviolence

Protest

*Protest#Forms of protestForms of protest

Strike action

Voluntary simplicity

Activist issues -

Animal rights activism

ConsumerismAnti-consumerism

Anti-corporate activism

Anti-cult movementAnti-cult activism

Christian rightChristian right activism

Civil rights

Environmentalism

Fair trade

Gay rights

Human rights

Libertarian socialism

Nationalist activism

Pro-lifePro-life activism

Racism - see Anti-racism, White supremacism

Rastafari movement

Social activistSocial activism

Sovereignty - see Category: :Category:Sovereignty movementsSovereignty movements

Student activism

Tactical Frivolity

FeminismWomen's rights

Youth activism

See also -

Revolution

Rebellion

Reform movement

Social movement

Activism industry

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Tal Adler - social and political art, israel
the oficial website of artist Tal Adler from Israel. social and political context based art.
http://www.itemz.org/

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Youth Noise
YOUTH NOISE enables young people to become informed, engaged, connected citizens with a voice that is heard around the world.
http://www.youthnoise.com/

Political Cartoons by Pete Wagner
Alternative to the usual mainstream corporate commercial daily and weekly papers. The artist draws in a style that is somewhat like that of the big daily artists, but with a lot more bite. Wagner has been described as too in-your-face by Chicago newspaper editors, and Abbie Hoffman once said he manages to reach to the limits of bad taste. Wagner is a regional political activist whose work has been published regularly for a few years here and a few years there in various alternative and student papers. Although he has also had a few appear in Time magazine, the Washington Post, Milwaukee Journal, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, etc., he is basically too hot for these kinds of papers to handle.
http://www.wagtoons.com

International Peace Resource Center Library
Library Resource: International Peace Resource Center is a resource for peace, security, values, justice, equity, freedom, liberty, social change, civic commitment, service learning, teaching, tutoring, research, and other functions. We access the largest libraries in the world, with more than 120 million items. Our access to collections includes books, sound recordings, motion pictures, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. We are a primary resource for writers, readers, teachers, students, and professionals. Our resources are dedicated to art art of communication.
http://www.InternationalPeaceResources.org/library.html

Activism.net
Insightful, annotated links to information categorized by area of activist interests.
http://www.activism.net/

Youth Activism Project
Online youth civic engagement. Clearinghouse has best practices, books, materials, and organizations that engage youth to make decisions.
http://www.youthactivism.com/

G8 Activism Calendar
Central clearinghouse for events related to the G8 meeting in Alberta in June 2002.
http://g8.activist.ca/

WebActive
Real Audio guide to political programs and advocacy sites.
http://www.webactive.com/

The Men's Activism News Network
Tracks news and information about men's issues from around the world, especially promoting men's rights and equality.
http://www.mensactivism.org