Activism, in a general sense, can be described as involvement in action to bring about change, be it social, political, environmental, or other change. This action is in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial argument.
There are many different forms of activism; a select list follows.
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Side effects from real treatment. Anti-cancer drugs and radical surgery can have very distressing side effects. Illegitimate treatments, e.g. herbal ...