activism

noun

ac·tiv·ism ˈak-ti-ˌvi-zəm

: a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue

political activism

environmental activism

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What emerges from this excavation is the vital role played by community bonds, activism, and support networks. —

Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 These extend beyond the usual topics such as shareholder activism, cybersecurity, regulatory enforcement, and ESG. —

Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 His career, spanning over five decades, left an indelible mark on the film industry, blending art with activism and bridging the gap between mainstream and parallel cinema. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 Experts say Kennedy’s long history of anti-vaccine activism could translate into significant changes to childhood immunization policies in the U.S. and could undermine decades of progress in preventing diseases like measles, polio and whooping cough. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for activism