It's funny how social activists usually protest against the only things that have a credible chance of achieving the activists' goals.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.
I've been involved in social activism my entire life, and I would argue that many people involved in social activist movements have done very little work on themselves.
Activism could be defined as activities engaged in by individuals to change there of others situation.
I think we're going to start to see a new model of civic advocacy where people get together once in a while to protest, but it's more about an ongoing, sustained engagement in issues, networks and communities about which people care.
The great thing about social movements is everybody gets to be a part of them.
The power of protest depends not only on how many turn out, but also on what legislative, judicial, and civil society institutions exist to enact the will of those marching in the streets.
You can't always measure the effects of activist work; you just have to wish and pray that the message gets through.
I've found that when everyone rallies behind a cause, and when they learn their effort can contribute something bigger, they get engaged.
Activists are generally doers - rather than watching television and thinking about the world they will put there energies into doing something 'active' to change the (political) situation.
Any protester knows that the only way activism works is to get the people on your side.