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==Theory== | ==Theory== | ||
=Direct Action:= | |||
Acting directly to represent our interest ourselves. Refers to any action that cuts out the middle man and solves problems directly, without appealing to elected reps, corporate interests, and other powers. | |||
Direct action=results, and even if the results are not perfect, gain experience, contacts, networks, organization. Have a real say in society. | |||
Direct action makes us familiar with our own resources and capabilities. Power of individual and collectivity. | |||
Issues are directly raised through DA. Can be applied at anytime, and in all aspects of life. | |||
Puts power into the hands that it originates from. | |||
Direct Action Tips: | |||
Know what you are talking about. Research! | |||
Timing, Symbolism, Location, Location, Location. | |||
Know Your rights. What you are getting into. | |||
Know your resources...network. Media, other groups. | |||
Planning is key | |||
Follow up, evaluation, Next step. | |||
Direct Action Examples: | |||
People start their own organization to share food with the hungry, instead of just voting for a candidate who promises to ‘solve the homeless problem’. | |||
Zines, flyers, | |||
community gardens, | |||
workshops, | |||
co-ops, | |||
workplace unions, | |||
community groups. | |||
(taken from Shawn Ewald's Anarchism in Action: Methods, Tactics, Skills, and Ideas; and “Dont Vote-Organize.) | |||
=Community Development/Organizing:= | =Community Development/Organizing:= | ||
is about changing relationships between the governors and the governed, national ideals and local realities, technology and humanity. (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague). | is about changing relationships between the governors and the governed, national ideals and local realities, technology and humanity. (Taken from Community Organizing: Canadian Experiences, by Brian Wharf, and Michael Clague). | ||