Youth Activism Vocabulary

noun a protest or demonstration, typically by young people, demanding action to address climate change

• The climate strike organized by young activists drew attention to the urgent need for environmental action.
• Are you going to the climate strike downtown this Friday?
• I heard the climate strike is gonna be lit, you should come through!
• The climate strike was like a wake-up call for society, urging everyone to take action against climate change.

noun a person who takes part in online political or social activism but does not engage in more traditional forms of advocacy or action

adjective describing the behavior or characteristics of a slacktivist

• The slacktivist movement has gained momentum in recent years, with more people using social media to raise awareness about social issues.
• My friend is a total slacktivist, always sharing posts about important causes but never actually taking any real action.
• Don't be such a slacktivist, get out there and do something meaningful to make a difference!
• The company's CEO was criticized for being a slacktivist, only paying lip service to environmental sustainability without implementing any real changes.