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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social, political, economic, or environmental change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of an often controversial argument. Romeo Dellaire who helped in the Rwanda genocide is an example of a political activist in our generation. 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, political campaigning, economic activism (such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing businesses), rallies, street marches, strikes, both work stoppages and hunger strikes, or even guerrilla tactics. In some cases, activism has nothing to do with protest or confrontation. For instance, some religious, or vegetarian/vegan activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly, rather than persuade governments to change laws. The cooperative movement seeks to build new institutions which conform to cooperative principles, and generally does not lobby or protest politically. Notable activists Mahatma Gandhi John Lennon Martin Luther King, Jr. César ChávezFrom Wikipedia under the
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San Diego Union Tribune In later years, she devoted her talents to community activism and battled projects that threatened the bucolic tranquillity of North County's Gopher Canyon ... From Google News Search: "Activism" What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial review? Q. What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial review? Asked by libby.anders - Fri Jan 15 12:27:57 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments What changes occured because of celebrity political activism during the Sixties? Q. I'm looking for overriding historical trends here Actually, my question is looking more for the way the political process changed, not just policy changes. Asked by chronic-what-cles of narnia - Sun May 27 13:43:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You will not find a direct tie or linkage between "celebrity" activism and political process or policy change. (I was smack in the middle of the 60's). You will only find indirect linkages. It was uncommon and unacceptable in general for celebrities to cross over and out of their professional people to speak out on an issue. Why? They had no credibility in almost every case. Where celebrity activism had its greatest influence was in music and arts. Major political issues of the time (war, racism, sexism, education, equal opportunity) became central topics surrounding middle America and the college age youth of America in television, news, music, and theatre. This change was fostered and led by musicians, lyricists, and… [cont.] Answered by angelthe5th - Sun May 27 14:46:52 2007 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint?
Q. Which method you believe judges should follow? Asked by Jennie - Tue Apr 24 01:40:14 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Judicial Activism is bending and twisting the law until it agrees with the thoughts, opinions and feelings of the judge. Judicial Restraint is honoring the law regardless of the thoughts, opinions and feelings of the judge. Obviously, I think Judicial Restraint is the best. Answered by Victory Soldier - Tue Apr 24 02:19:07 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Activism"
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