I think a good activist must be determined, motivated, selfless, fearless, but also relentless; a good activist takes many different qualities. However, I believe it takes more than just a list of qualities to define a good activist. A strong and influential activist must have many different attributes that personify their passion for change and revolution, going beyond a mere desire for change through protest and speaking out. An effective activist must convey a deeper passion towards bettering our world’s prejudices and fighting for equality, as fighting for change takes persistence and uncompromised pursuit.
There are many admirable activists, the first that always comes to mind for me is bell hooks. After learning more about her beliefs and notions, I think she is so commendable and has conveyed so many meaningful and powerful messages. Standing up for the power of a woman, she is. After learning more about activism in itself and the many other activists there are out there, Howard Zinn stood out to me in particular. Giving proof to his very own notion that ‘activism is more than just a word’, he has fought for equality and change in our world for decades, in so many different ways. He stood up for what be believed in, and despite the consequences, refused to give up. I think that it was makes a powerful activist; someone who is proactively working towards standing up for what they believe in, no matter what, and overcome all rebuttals with fearlessness.
I also discussed bell hooks in my post. I think she has so much to say and truly dissects issues while using critical thinking skills. She has a different take on issues that is fresh and new and unlike the repetitive outlooks on feminism and other issues.
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