An activist is a person who works to change a community, aiming to make it a better place. To be a strong effective leader or activist, a person should be able to lead others, be dedicated to a cause and be able to convince or influence others in a community to believe in the cause.
What is the purpose of an activist?
Historically, most activism has focused on creating substantive changes in the policy or practice of a government or industry. Some activists try to persuade people to change their behavior directly (see also direct action), rather than to persuade governments to change laws.
How can I be a good activist?
Seven Ways to Be a Better Activist
- It doesn't have to be a huge event. ...
- Search out other perspectives. ...
- Use listening as its own form of activism. ...
- Tell stories with empathy. ...
- Understand the world to understand what's happening at home. ...
- It's not about you. ...
- Get over feeling you have to be perfect and know everything.
