• Terkelsen Bojesen posted an update 2 years ago

    Social activism is basically an intentional activity with the aim of bringing about social change through the active participation of the citizens of a country or state. Activists may be called political commentators, public speakers, organizers, negotiators or citizen organisers. If you are genuinely passionate about a particular issue and are trying to bring about change in society, you may be regarded as an activist. Anactivist is anybody who is actively fighting for social change in a community or country.

    There are different types of social activism. Some of these include civil disobedience, direct action, social movement, eco-warfare, food justice, global warming, animal rights, sex activism, animal welfare, freedom of speech and political campaign against injustice and inequality. Sometimes these issues become so large-scale that they spill over into local communities, affecting the lives of thousands of people at a time. In such cases, the more complex tactics of civil disobedience, direct action or eco-warfare are not enough to bring about the desired changes.

    In order for social activism to succeed, certain sophisticated human rights instruments are required. For instance, slogans and chants alone might not be sufficient to draw about desired changes. Activists need to have access to comprehensive information and expertise on the human rights issues that surround them. Most importantly, anactivist should be knowledgeable about the specific issues affecting his/her area of social activism.

    The right thing to do while participating in social activism is to keep in touch with its leaders. While it can be tempting to stay away from the scene of the action, this may not always be the best idea. While the leadership of a given social movement may be elusive, it is important for the activist to keep tabs on what is going on. By regularly attending Agency of the movement, the activists will have a better understanding of how the entire project is progressing. This will help him/her understand which steps need to be taken to ensure the success of the movement.

    Another key role played by activists in social action is that of being the liaison between the people affected by an issue and their government officials. It is very important that the activists are in touch with the right people at the right time. By taking the lead role in social activism, they will be able to shape the agenda of the discussion on issues with the government officials. They will also be able to set the tone of the dialogue on the specific concerns of the people.

    At times, social activists may also find themselves in the role of mediators. It is the activists’ responsibility to speak to others about the issues affecting their community. By doing so, they help pave the way for change. In some instances, the activists may find themselves mediating between different factions of power. This can be especially true in cases where the activists’ demands conflict with those of the powerful institution to which they belong.

    The other aspect of social activism includes online and offline networking activities. Agency utilize social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter to let the world know about their activities. Activists also use blogs, articles, videos, and podcasts to disseminate information about their movement. These sites are also excellent tools to spread awareness among the people involved in the movement.

    Overall, social media activism takes a variety of forms. It involves a wide range of strategies and tactics. However, it is a positive trend in terms of advancing the cause of human rights and social justice.

    It has been noted that social movements are being made more visible and heard by the public through the medium of social networks. Activism has reached its highest pinnacle with the Internet and social media activism. Activists are able to reach a large audience through social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Unfortunately, many activists focus more on online than offline communication. As a result, many social movements remain largely invisible to the general public.

    Activists are encouraged to develop non-violent direct action campaigns, including civil disobedience and acts of vandalism. Non-violent direct action does not necessarily require an expert in political science or sociology. Even a small group of activists can significantly impact the state of affairs in their community. Activist groups are able to draw support and inspiration from one another when working towards the same goal.

    Social activism has changed the way that people view the world and how they interact with each other. Activists have united against poverty and inequality in the past and continue to do so in the present. These activists have inspired millions of people to speak out and become politically active. Activist groups have played a key role in influencing governments to pass social change programs, such as the Civil Rights Movement and the environmentalist groups that brought about major sweeping changes to environmental protection laws. The activism of today is only growing stronger as the world continues to become more polluted and industrialized.