Activism is referred to as a policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political and/ or social change. It consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct, or intervene in social, economic, political, or environmental reform with the desire to make changes ins society toward a greater good. Activism is a very important act that has induced so much change and advantages we take for granted today. The will power to walk around freely, to choose one’s own path of career, identity, sexuality and so on resulted from activism. Activism is not any playground one just gets up to partake in. It involves dedication, will power and dying desire for change for the greater good. When you take your time to look back on historic moments, activism takes place. Activists are like the sole heroes of mankind; they take the burdens of millions upon themselves and go to extreme measures to make sure that there is a reform. As Wendy Syfret stated, “Activism is a powerful thing. It has the ability to change communities and lives, reorder the way think about our place in the world” (Syfret p.38). Going forth she explains about how difficult activism is, that it is not just beautiful clouds and rainbows. You would be demanding for changing through every means possible and your voice might not be heard or will just be ignored. When thinking of becoming an activist, you should believe in yourself, what greater and better benefit will come from going for this change, are you prepared for the worst that could happen? Do you deeply understanding what you are going in for? Using the French Revolution as an example, it was founded by a group of Parisian craftsmen and store owners who were fed up with the authoritarian leadership. They knew what was at stake, they were going against people who had more power and resources than they had. However, it did not stop them for fighting for what they believed was right. In the course for fighting for change, so many lives were lost, and the struggle went on for years. The craftsmen were able to achieve their goal which so many of their descendants enjoy today. This was one of the very first devastating movements, but its victory served as a source of hope and new beginning to many reforming society movements. Being an activist does not necessarily mean you have to go on the streets to protest, you could also educate others about activism. You could also run for office in the political sector to administer policies and enforce laws which is very beneficial to everyone. To know how people really feel, you could create surveys. You could have people sign petitions which also a very effective way.