activism

ac·tiv·ism

A0071200 (ăk′tə-vĭz′əm)n. The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause.

ac·tiv·ist′ic adj.

activism

(ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm) n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp a political or social one ˈactivist n

ac•tiv•ism

(ˈæk təˌvɪz əm)

n. the practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, as by demonstrations, protests, etc. [1905–10; < German] ac′tiv•ist, n., adj.

activism

the attitude of taking an active part in events, especially in a social context. — activist, n.See also: Politics

the attitude of taking an active part in events, especially in a social context. — activist, n.See also: Society

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Noun

activism - a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goalpolicy - a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

activism

noun action, force, exertion He believed in political activism to achieve justice.

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activism

active involvement as a member of a POLITICAL PARTY, PRESSURE GROUP, or related political organization, e.g. a ‘trades union activist’. Theories and research concerned with political activism suggest that the tendency is for activists generally to be of higher social status, more socially confident and often better informed than most nonactivists. Levels of political activism also vary according to political circumstances. For example, in times of political crisis many people may be drawn into politics who would not normally be politically active. Some theorists, especially in POLITICAL SCIENCE (e.g. LIPSET, 1959), have suggested that in Western societies, in such circumstances, high levels of political activity and less informed participants may pose a threat to the 'S tability of democracy’. More generally, however, increased participation in politics by members of lower status minority groups (e.g. new URBAN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS) is regarded as a favourable development. See also POLITICAL PARTICIPATION, OPINION LEADERS, TWOSTEP FLOW IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS, STABLE DEMOCRACY, SOCIAL MOVEMENTS.

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

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