direct action
[/dɪˈrɛkt ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: direct actions
ação direta
1. A form of political activism or protest that directly confronts or interferes with the object of protest, rather than appealing to authorities or public opinion
The environmental group organized direct action against the logging company by blocking access to their equipment.
O grupo ambiental organizou ação direta contra a empresa de exploração madeireira bloqueando o acesso aos seus equipamentos.
2. Immediate action taken to address a problem without going through formal channels or bureaucratic procedures
The community took direct action to clean up the polluted river rather than waiting for government intervention.
A comunidade tomou ação direta para limpar o rio poluído em vez de esperar pela intervenção do governo.
3. In labor movements, a strike, boycott, or other confrontational tactic used by workers to achieve demands
The union members voted for direct action including a workplace strike.
Os membros do sindicato votaram por ação direta incluindo uma greve no local de trabalho.
In Brazil, 'ação direta' is commonly associated with left-wing activism, labor movements, and environmental protests. The term gained prominence during the military dictatorship period and continues to be used in activist circles. In the USA and urban contexts like NYC, direct action represents a confrontational approach to activism favored by grassroots organizations and is particularly associated with environmental, labor, and social justice movements.
NYC Slang
street action, direct protest, hands-on activism
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