Activist Worksheet

(Answer on separate sheet in complete sentences)

Name:
Date:
Activist:
1. What diversity topics do they work on? Why do they think they are
important?
2. Why do they think these issues exist?
3. Does their work address the stereotype problems? How?
4. How did they become involved in this type of work?
5. What inspired them to continue working for social change?
6. How long have they been involved in this work?
7. What are some of the approaches and methods they use in their work?
8. What are some of the problems they face in their work?
9. Do they volunteer or get paid?
10. How much time do they spend?
11. What organizations or individuals do they interact with in the school or
community?
12. What special skills, if any, does one need in this work?
13. What do they like best about this work? Least?
14. How do they educate the public about this issue?
15. What are the sources of their funding to do this work?
16. How did the organization get started?
17. How many people work for this organization and what do they do? Are they
paid or are they volunteers?
18. Do they consider themselves to be an activist? Why or why not?
19. What are ways that young people can take effective action for change in the
community?
20. Do they consider what they do human rights work?
21. What role do they think students can play in the type of work their organization
does?