Activism is the act of campaigning or taking vigorous action to bring about political or social change.
Think of activism like a group project in school. Everyone has a common goal (the grade), and they work together, using different skills and methods, to achieve that goal. Just like in a group project, activists may use speeches, protests, or lobbying to reach their objective.
Lobbying: This is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.
Civil Disobedience: This is the active refusal to obey certain laws, demands, and commands of a government without resorting to physical violence. It's like refusing to do your homework as a protest against too much workload.
Social Movement: A large group of people working together to achieve a specific political or social change. Like fans supporting their favorite sports team but instead fighting for societal changes.
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