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.
... The per capita income for the village is $38,500. 9.0% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.9% ...