Public activism

ac·tiv·ism (

-v

The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause.

ac·tiv·istic adj.

activism [ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm]

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

activist n

activism

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 goal

policy - 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.

Translations

activism [ˈæktɪvɪzəm] N → activismo m

activism [ˈæktɪvɪzəm] n → activisme m
political activism → activisme politique
environmental activism → militantisme m Ã©cologique

activism

n → Aktivismus m

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judicial activism
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Platt attempts to characterize these efforts as a prefectural initiative, but is forced to acknowledge both central government leadership and a shift in the character of public activism to reflect a new, national consciousness.

Burning and Building: Schooling and State Formation in Japan, ... by Madison, James / Journal of Social History

This right is compromised when research enters into dialectic with public activism if that dialectic induces controversy.

Curricular activism and academic freedom: representations of Arabs ... by Salaita, Steven / Arab Studies Quarterly (ASQ)

Howe''s day for mothers, which had links to public activism for peace, the government''s resolution emphasized the role of women in their families.

History of Mothers Day by David Beart / Family and marriage community

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