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Activist

 
Background
An activist works to create social, environmental, or political change by raising awareness, organizing campaigns, and mobilizing communities around causes they believe in. They might organize protests, run social media campaigns, lobby decision-makers, or work with grassroots groups to tackle issues like climate change, human rights, or water conservation. Day-to-day work includes researching issues, planning events, communicating with supporters, and building coalitions with other organizations.
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Publications
The NationNonprofit Quarterly
Books
Silent SpringThe Shock DoctrineRules for Radicals
Movies
An Inconvenient TruthErin Brockovich
Key Figures
Greta ThunbergMalala YousafzaiNelson MandelaRachel Carson
Classification
SIC Code8651, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference361.2, 333.72For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
CampaignerAdvocateOrganizerSocial Change Agent
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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