Activism - is synonymous with protest or dissent, but activism can encompass, a wide range of activities , the written form, to participating in campaigns, political consumption, or organised forms of protest rallies, marches, strikes, sit-ins or even guerrilla tactics.
Activism isn't anything new, we've always had the radicals in society who have spoke their minds to make a change. However everything has all become rather new age. Digital Activism has become a topical fad at this time memorial with social and political issues being practiced through digital technology...and it's working.
In the political landscape, instant information has become rather detrimental to governmental affairs, may we not forgot Gordon Brown and the 'Biggot' fiasco and the John Prescott punch up which has gained over a million YouTube hits. They say British politics is seen at the highest over calibre around the world, yet it's not just the converging to the online realm, this man also aided in the changing the face of politics.
However in a more recent, and relatable, aspect of activism is the cuts in funding and the rise of tuition fees. With some universities intentions of launching fees of up to £9000, it's no wonder us students became a little miffed about things. Using many overt pressure techniques, such as publishing Facebook groups and events to call upon fellow student to pull together and make a stand against Cameron and his cronies whilst seeking to catch the medias attention, building on a short-term movement.
So rallying in their thousands, they flocked to the streets of London, gaining the much needed media attention they wished for things turning violent it would seem mixed messages were sent and now we appear to be the bad guys...typical.
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