Advocacy vs. Activism

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to elucidate the distinctions and commonalities between advocacy and activism. It is structured with three distinct sections: one dedicated to advocacy, another to activism, and a central section that highlights elements common to both. By providing distinct spaces for each category, the worksheet prompts students to think deeply about the characteristics and objectives of both concepts, while also recognizing where they overlap and intersect in the realm of public advocacy.

The main educational goal of this worksheet is to foster clarity and understanding about the differences and similarities between advocacy and activism. By encouraging students to identify and list specific attributes for each category, the worksheet aims to refine their comprehension of these often-interchanged terms. The central section, dedicated to overlapping elements, ensures that students also appreciate the nuanced relationship between the two. Overall, this exercise is crafted to sharpen students’ analytical skills and enhance their grasp of public advocacy’s diverse strategies and methods.