Types of Social Activism
Social Activism is an umbrella term that describes a multitude of political actions and endeavors. The motivation behind them may be different, but they all share one thing in common: to bring social change into the public eye through the legal system. This legal system is our government. Whether we are discussing school buses, voting rights, animal rights, freedom of speech or environmental issues, they are all fought on a similar front.
In recent years I've become more closely involved in this activism. Recently, my organization, Courage Campaign, and I helped to start the United States Camping Rights Association (USCRA). We do this by gathering together like-minded activists from across the country to form a network. Throughout our group we plan activities such as prayer vigils, teach-ins, and other direct-action efforts. As an organizer with a social conscience, I find this activity to be tremendously rewarding and cathartic.
Activism is an amazing thing. In many cases, the people I meet who are part of this movement are absolutely delighted when I tell them what I do - social activism. They understand that it's not about winning political power. They're tired of being manipulated, lied to, and mistreated and so they are taking matters into their own hands.
Activists throughout the world have similar goals. They want to see change in the social and political arenas of their nation, county, state, locality, etc. Activists don't generally agree on all issues, but they do share a deep respect for the truth. And they know that if they can make their voices heard by a small number of courageous people, then great strides towards social change can be made.
What exactly is social activism? It could be considered any actions you take to promote social change. Things as simple as voting in an election or providing financial support to a political campaign can be considered social activism. There are many people who feel deeply passionate about many different social issues, such as racism, sexism, human rights, poverty, and more.
The Black Lives Matter movement is a great example of social activism. This group has brought attention to the issue of police brutality and the need for reforms within the criminal justice system. Another popular social cause that is growing in popularity is the environment. People are working hard all over the world to solve the environmental problem. One example of social movements that have changed the environment are the global warming and climate change movements. These issues are becoming more important than ever.
There are many other examples of social activism worldwide. One of these is the fight against the massive oil spill currently taking place off the coast of Brazil. This spill has resulted in millions of dead fish, millions of heads of dog, and countless sea animals. One of the leaders of this campaign is a woman who goes by the name of Maramba Oceguado. She is a social entrepreneur who has made a career out of helping others solve their social problems. Her book called "Secrets of Brazilian Radicalism" which can be purchased online contains some amazing insights into this very interesting subject.
going coastal of social activism include political activism, media activism, and religious or spiritual activism. The types of social causes that we have discussed in this article are by no means the only ones that exist. The world is a complex place, and no single cause can represent it completely. Social activists need to come up with causes that resonate with them on a personal level so that they can truly make a difference. They must understand the viewpoints and beliefs of many people if they are to truly succeed at changing the world.
