Activism

that were removed from everyday society and that had, as far as they were aware, been generally uninvolved and seperate from the American heterosexual population. This view began to change due to the highly visible and frequently reported political activism of a community comprised of articulate, educated young men and women that formed groups such as ACT UP and other, resulting organisations like TAG. (Gould, 2009) ACT UP, and and it’s leaders changed the face of LGBTQ public relations in the…

Dakota Access Pipeline share many similarities, yet there exist differences. For this paper, I will focus on the similarities regarding environmental rights, state violence, and consent over land and the differences of the land ownership and social activism. Both groups focus on advocating for environmental rights rather than succumb to the capitalist ideals encroaching on their land. This is a driving force to maintain their land and its purity as well as reach the outside communities. The…

replicating their courage in the form of action, not simply words. As the old saying goes, it's easy to talk the talk, but let's see who can walk the walk. Much like the Bush years, I'm meeting a lot of people who are getting involved with political activism for the first time. Will they stick around once Trump is out of the White…

Networks Political Process Model was developed as a critique of Resource Mobilization Theory, which tended to focus only on formal organisational networks. As Beinin and Vairel (2013) point out, since then several scholars have recognised the importance of informal networks. As they argue, informal factors shape social movements (10-11). As Baylouni (2013: 89) puts it, ‘[m]uch transformation occurs through both the dynamics of everyday life and member involvement in movement institutions that…

It’s a clear October night, temperatures are hovering around 63 degrees, you crack open the window and snuggle into the comfort and familiarity of your own bed, you are lulled to sleep by the fresh, crisp, Autumn breeze, totally unaware of the bad dream you have a date with once asleep. It’s a horrible, horrible dream yet so common you’ve personally experienced it, once, twice maybe even a dozen times, or you know people who have, or seen this kind of nightmare played out in a movie. There you…

Social Problem: Mass Shooting One of the problem that has been occurring in the 21st century was the increase of the mass shooting that has been occurring worldwide. This is known to be one of the major social problem that the world is currently facing right now. This social problem gave many people an insight of the hatred that has been occurring in the world. This social problem is linked to many of the suffering and pain that majority of the world is still facing. To solve the…

In the United States, one must be at least eighteen years old to vote in any public elections. This right is protected by the twenty-sixth amendment of the United State’s Constitution which states that any United States citizen over the age of eighteen cannot be denied the right to vote. Although this amendment allows young-adults to vote, it is argued that the teenage demographic does not register to vote nor do they voice their opinion during public elections. Some say that this is because…

The Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) is one of good intentions, but a variety of flaws. The execution of BLM tends to be one that is counter-productive. The creators of the movement state that it is one that “…is an ideological and political intervention in a world where Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise. It is an affirmation of Black folks’ contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression” (Black Lives Matter,…

The Oxford Dictionary defines freedom of speech as “The right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.” In the U.S, the right to free speech is projected under the First Amendment of the American Constitution, with the exception of obscenities, threats, and words that incite law breaking. According to the late associate justice of the supreme court William O. Douglas ““Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American…

Teen activists can go through a lot of things, but they still preserver. A teen activist is someone that is passionate about something they want to change in the community. For you to become a teen activist you have to speak for what you believe in. Teen activist possess similar character traits. They are brave, passionate, and persistent.. Teen activists have to be brave, like Malala. She spoke out even after a lady told her the Taliban were targeting her and even after she was shot by…