Being a ACTivist By: Puck Arks
Photo Credit: EdVotes.org Written By: Puck Arks Being a ACTivist It’s not where you’re from... It’s not where you’re at... It’s what you do. Over the coming months I will be releasing methods of being an activist so we can all get off the sofa and put words into actions. Activism can take many forms and can occur in various economic, political, social and work arenas. It can take the form of direct action, undertaking civil disobedience, protests, occupations, camp aigning, boycotts and demonstrations through to more conventional activism such as lobbying, writing letters, internet activism, petitions and attending meetings. 1. The next time you’re out discuss a particular cause, instead of letting the conversation drift to celebrity gossip and drivel. 2. Be mindful of the fact that the news channels synthesize events in ways which make the individual feel as if activism is hopel...