An activist is someone who pushes for change in their neighborhood, politics, or society. A vigorous activity or resistance to one side is also supported by an activist. An activist delivers compelling talks about the need of environmental stewardship. Whether we realize it or not, activism plays a significant part in our daily lives. Without some type of activity, most individuals would not have the rights and opportunities they enjoy today. Activism is commonly defined as the use of strong advocacy to effect political and/or social change. Wendy Syfret describes activism as “a tremendous phenomenon, capable of changing communities and lives and reordering the way we think about our role in the world” (Syfret 38). This week’s reading, like previous weeks’, is both intelligent and intriguing. “How to Think Like an Activist,” by Wendy Syfret, broadens our understanding of activism.

In this week’s reading, Syfret discusses the activist women’s movements that have occurred throughout history and have had an influence on our society today. They discuss the timeline of women’s activist movements in the reading. We can see how far we’ve come in terms of earning rights as women in society over history, but it’s still not morally proper that we have to physically, psychologically, and emotionally struggle for our basic human rights, such as having a voice in our own reproductive system. We currently live in a period when technology plays a major part in our lives, allowing us to complete a wide range of chores quickly and simply. In efforts to effect change, I believe that technology is one of the best methods for individuals to communicate with others and have a better chance of getting their message over to others all over the globe who may share the same dissatisfaction and unfairness.