activism
campaigning for social change
work or action by people who want to change society, politics, or the environment
[adjective] activism; activism for/against [something]; engage in activism
- Her activism helped pressure the city to improve public transport.
- Many young people first became interested in activism through climate marches.
- The group combines online activism with neighborhood organizing.
- His activism helped change the school rules.
- She is interested in environmental activism.
- Base: activism
- Plural: activism
climate activism
1activism on climate change
action by people who want stronger action on climate change
- Climate activism has become more visible among teenagers and students.
- The campaign links climate activism with demands for economic justice.
digital activism
1activism using digital tools
activism that uses the internet, social media, or other digital tools
- Digital activism allowed supporters to organize quickly across different cities.
- The organization uses digital activism to reach people who cannot attend protests.
environmental activism
1activism to protect nature
action by people who want to protect the environment
- Environmental activism has pushed many companies to reduce plastic waste.
- He was known for decades of environmental activism in the region.
grassroots activism
1locally driven public action
activism started and led by ordinary people, often in local communities
- Grassroots activism helped stop the closure of the local library.
- The movement grew through years of grassroots activism in small towns.
judicial activism
1assertive judging in law
the idea that judges are making broad political or policy decisions instead of only applying the law
- Critics accused the court of judicial activism after the ruling.
- The debate over judicial activism often reflects deeper disagreements about the role of courts.
political activism
1activism about political issues
action by people who want to change politics or government decisions
- She became involved in political activism while she was at university.
- The new law has sparked a wave of political activism across the country.
shareholder activism
1investors pushing company change
when company investors try to force changes in how the company is run
- Shareholder activism has pushed the company to review its climate policies.
- The board prepared for a possible campaign of shareholder activism.
social activism
1activism for social change
action by people who want society to become fairer or better
- Her writing is closely connected to her social activism.
- The museum hosted a discussion on art and social activism.