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Media activism is activism that uses media and communication technologies for social movement, and/or tries to change policies relating to media and communication (media policy activism). Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. ... American Civil Rights Movement is one of the most famous social movements of the 20th century. ...


It includes publishing news on web sites, creating video and audio investigations, spreading information about protests, and organizing campaigns relating to media and communications policy. Attempts by grassroots activists and anarchists to use alternative media to spread information not available by mainstream news are also called media activism, as are certain forms of politically motivated hacking and net-based campaigns. A grassroots political movement is one driven by the constituents of a community. ... Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. ... “Anarchist” redirects here. ... Alternative media are defined most broadly as those media practices falling outside the mainstreams of corporate communication. ... Look up mainstream in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Hacker is a term used to describe different types of computer experts. ...


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Alternative media are defined most broadly as those media practices falling outside the mainstreams of corporate communication. ... Internet activism (also known as electronic advocacy, cyberactivism, and online organizing) is the use of communication technologies such as e-mail, web sites, and podcasts to enable faster communications by citizen movements and deliver a message to a large audience. ...

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Activism (217 words)
Media Misrepresent Dems' Options on Iraq War: Confusing 'can't' and 'won't' (9/13/07)
FAIR's Media Activism Kit: A step-by-step guide to getting involved in media activism, from letter-writing to organizing a demonstration.
Media Activism Groups: Find out what's going on around the country and in your area.
Activism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (139 words)
Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change.
The word 'activism' is often used synonymously with protest or dissent, but activism can stem from any number of political orientations and take a wide range of forms, from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, simply shopping ethically, rallies and street marches, direct action, or even guerilla tactics.
In the more confrontational cases, an activist may be called a freedom fighter by some, and a terrorist by others, depending on which side of the political fence is making the observation.
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