Activism Vocabulary

noun a vocal expression or announcement

verb to publicly criticize or challenge someone or something

• During the meeting, the manager had to call out the team member for not meeting the project deadline.
• I had to call out my friend for being late to the movie.
• She called out her ex for cheating on her.
• The artist's painting called out to me from across the gallery.

noun a loud, whistle or a comment of a sexual nature made by a man to a passing woman

verb to make a catcall

• Catcalling is a form of harassment that is not tolerated in the workplace.
• I hate when guys catcall me while I'm walking down the street.
• Some people think catcalling is a way to compliment someone, but it's actually disrespectful.
• The constant catcalls from the audience made the comedian feel like a rockstar on stage.

noun a method of nonviolent protest or resistance, especially as advocated by Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mahatma Gandhi was known for his use of passive resistance as a form of protest against British rule in India.
• Some people believe that passive resistance is a more effective way to bring about change than violence.
• I heard that the group is planning to do some passive resistance at the protest tomorrow.
• In the face of adversity, sometimes practicing passive resistance can be more powerful than engaging in direct confrontation.

noun a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause

verb to make a formal request or appeal to authority

• The citizens submitted a petition to the government requesting a change in the law.
• We all signed the petition to save the local park from being demolished.
• I'm gonna start a petition to bring back the old vending machine in the break room.
• His constant complaints were like a never-ending petition for attention.

noun A person who publicly demonstrates strong objection or disapproval of something

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• The protester was peacefully demonstrating outside of the government building.
• Did you see that protester with the clever sign at the rally?
• The protester was totally owning the protest with their chants.
• The protester's voice echoed through the streets, demanding change.

noun a term used to describe the act of stirring up a crowd of people to cause trouble or disturbance

• The politician was accused of engaging in rabble rousing during his campaign speech.
• Stop rabble rousing and let's focus on finding a solution to the problem.
• She's always up for some good old rabble rousing with her friends on the weekends.
• The artist's provocative painting was seen as a form of rabble rousing in the art world.

noun a person who resists or opposes something

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• The resister refused to comply with the new regulations.
• She's always been a resister when it comes to change.
• Don't be such a resister, just go with the flow.
• The resister stood firm like a rock against the tide of opposition.

noun the act of rousing or the state of being roused

adjective causing excitement or interest; stirring

• The president delivered a rousing speech that inspired the nation.
• The concert last night was so rousing, everyone was on their feet dancing.
• The party was absolutely rousing, we had a blast all night.
• The rousing applause from the audience showed their appreciation for the performer.

noun a unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group

• The community came together in solidarity to support the victims of the natural disaster.
• We all stood in solidarity with our friend during their tough times.
• Let's show some solidarity and help out our buddy in need.
• The different colors of the rainbow symbolize solidarity among diverse groups.

noun a term used to describe a perceived ideology or movement that emphasizes awareness of social injustices and promotes social change

• The academic discourse on wokeism is gaining traction in universities.
• Some people are really into wokeism and constantly talk about it.
• I don't understand all this wokeism stuff, it's too much for me.
• The rise of wokeism in popular culture is like a tidal wave sweeping across society.

noun a type of lawsuit that is intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition

• The company filed a SLAPP lawsuit against the environmental group.
• They tried to SLAPP them with a lawsuit, but it didn't work.
• The company thought they could SLAPP the little guy, but they were wrong.
• Her sharp words felt like a SLAPP to his ego.

noun a marketing strategy that involves promoting products or services by associating them with support for breast cancer awareness or research, often for the purpose of boosting sales or improving public image

• Pinkwashing is a term used to describe companies or organizations that use support for breast cancer awareness as a marketing tactic.
• I heard that some companies are accused of pinkwashing during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Don't fall for their pinkwashing tactics, they're just trying to make a profit off of a cause.
• The politician's promises were just a form of pinkwashing to distract from their controversial policies.

verb to make visible or bring attention to something that was previously unseen or unnoticed

• It is important to visibilize the contributions of all team members in the project report.
• Let's make sure to visibilize everyone's hard work on this project.
• We need to really visibilize how awesome our squad is.
• The artist used bold colors to visibilize the emotions in the painting.

noun a combination of the words 'Twitter' and 'ribbon', used to describe a small image overlay that can be added to a user's profile picture on social media platforms

• The company decided to create a Twibbon to show their support for the cause.
• I added a Twibbon to my profile picture to show my support.
• I love how easy it is to slap a Twibbon on my profile pic!
• Adding a Twibbon is like wearing a virtual badge of honor for the cause.

noun a political movement in the United States that advocates for limited government and fiscal responsibility

article used before a noun to specify or limit its application

• The Tea Party, a conservative political movement in the United States, gained popularity in the early 2010s.
• Did you hear about the Tea Party, they're hosting a rally next weekend.
• I'm not a fan of the Tea Party, their ideas are way too extreme for me.
• The Tea Party of the 1700s was known for their rebellious actions against British rule.

noun the state or condition of being abolished or the act of abolishing something

• The abolitiondom of slavery was a significant moment in history.
• I heard they're talking about abolitiondom in the upcoming election.
• Abolitiondom is so important, we can't let it be forgotten.
• The abolitiondom of outdated traditions is essential for progress.

noun a type of journalism that involves promoting a specific point of view or agenda

• The advocacy journalist wrote a detailed report on the environmental impact of the new construction project.
• The advocacy journalist is always writing about social issues that matter to them.
• That advocacy journalist is really out here fighting for what's right.
• Like a modern-day crusader, the advocacy journalist seeks to shine a light on injustices in society.