Uncovering the use of Activism by Sofia Sajid.
A lot of you may have seen people on Instagram reposting activism posts, taking part in protests and rallies and encouraging change. What exactly is this concept and how does it help?
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What is Activism?
Activism is ‘a practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue’ Some of the most impactful people throughout history are activists. Martin Luther King Jr, Malala Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, Greta Thunberg, and perhaps even you! Activism, in plain terms, is making a difference by acting on contentious issues. It is possible to identify certain individuals as activists and to view certain actions as activism, but this does not mean that all activism is carried out by activists. The word ‘activist’ itself is controversial, as what constitutes them is sometimes disputed and also what acts can be characterized as activism. |