Political activism is a term that refers to the actions taken by people who seek to create political change within their communities or countries. Some synonyms include: social advocacy, civic engagement, grassroots organizing, community activism, political participation, and social activism. Social advocacy can entail taking a public stance or lobbying for social issues that affect your community or society. Civic engagement involves participating in government and community activities to make a positive impact. Grassroots organizing involves mobilizing groups of people to achieve common political goals. Community activism focuses on working with likeminded people to create positive change in a given area. Political participation is the act of participating in the democratic process as an eligible citizen, while social activism is another term for political activism that focuses on social issues.