Social activism is a broad term that encompasses a variety of efforts and actions taken by individuals or groups to promote social, political, economic, or environmental change. Activists may engage in protests, advocacy, lobbying, community organizing, or other activities to raise awareness of and address social issues such as human rights abuses, racism, gender inequality, poverty, environmental destruction, and more. Social activism can take many forms and can be conducted at both the local and global levels, with the goal of challenging power structures and effecting positive change in society.