Activism and Social Change

What is activism?

• The use of individual or group action to cause social change

• A type of government organization

• A method of promoting business profits

• A practice of isolating groups from society

What is a boycott?

• A public demonstration where a group of people walk together to express their opinions or concerns about a particular issue.

• An organized effort to achieve a specific goal or promote a particular cause.

• An organization that exists to serve a specific cause or mission rather than to make a profit

• A form of protest where people choose not to buy or use products to express disapproval of the company's actions or practices.

Which of the following is NOT an example of activism mentioned in the article?

• Writing a letter to a newspaper or public official

• Boycotting a company's products

• Working in government agencies

• Starting a petition

What was the purpose of the People's Climate March in New York City in September 2014?

• To support local farmers

• To gather signatures for a petition

• To convince world leaders to take action to fight climate change

• To boycott a company

What type of business did Harish Patel start?

• A business that promotes sustainable living

• A business that manufactures electronic devices

• A business that sells luxury fashion items

• A business that promotes mass production of clothes

What is the goal of the company "ishi vest" founded by Harish Patel?

• To exploit workers for profit

• To promote profit while protecting workers and the environment

• To increase the speed of production

• To avoid natural dyes and sustainable methods

What is one of the goals of nonprofit groups mentioned in the article?

• To provide luxury goods to the public

• To hold world leaders accountable to the principles of justice

• To promote mass production in industries

• To isolate the business from environmental concerns

How do nonprofit groups generally support activism for sustainability?

• By using a large workforce with high salaries

• By depending on volunteers who give their time and money

• By focusing solely on the local community

• By working independently from businesses and government agencies

What is the form of protest where people choose not to buy or use products to express disapproval of the company's actions or practices?

• protest march

• boycott

• campaign

• sit-in

What is the form of activism when people show that they disagree with something by walking somewhere, often shouting and carrying signs?

• hunger strike

• boycott

• protest march

• rally