Who Are the Activists in My Community?
Created by Khoa-Nathan Ngo
Do you know who the activists in your community are? Many people don’t, but they are
Introduction
everywhere. Activists are people who work to make a change in their communities. They may be involved in politics, social justice, or other issues. There are many different types of activism, and it takes all kinds of people to make a difference. This article will discuss some of the different kinds of activists and what they do. We will also talk about how you can get involved in activism if you want to make a difference in your community!
WHAT IS ACTIVISM? Activism is working to bring about social or political change. Activists work on a variety of issues, including but not limited to:
Civil rights Women’s rights LGBTQ+ rights Environmental protection Animal welfare
There are many different ways to be an activist. Some activists work within the system to effect change from within, while others take a more rebellious approach and protest or engage in civil disobedience. No matter what type of activism you’re interested in, there are many ways to get involved.
TYPES OF ACTIVISTS There are many different types of activists, each with its unique perspective and approach to effecting change. Here are just a few examples:
Political Activists
Social Justice Activists
Environmental Activists
Political activists are people
Social justice activists fight for
Environmental activists work to
who work to influence
the rights of marginalized groups
protect the environment and
government policy on social
and seek to create a more just
prevent damage to our planet.
or political issues. They may
society. They may work to end
They may advocate for green
lobby legislators, organize
discrimination, racism, sexism, or
energy policies, protest against
protests, or work to get
homophobia or to improve
fracking or deforestation, or work
candidates elected who
access to education, healthcare,
to raise awareness about
share their views.
or housing for everyone.
climate change.
1) Find an issue that you care about and learn as much as you can about it
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN ACTIVISM
2) Join or donate to an organization that supports your cause
3) Get involved in a protest or march related to your issue
If you want to get involved in activism, there are many
4) Write letters to your elected officials about the issues that matter to you
ways. Here are a few suggestions: 5) Sign petitions
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