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Career Talk Information
What is Activism?
A Career in Activism is very intriguing. Understanding Why one wants to choose a Career in Activism is phenomenally more important than figuring out How to get into Activism. While anyone can have an opinion on what Activism entails; only a real professional can really explain it.
With 20 years of professional experience, Dr Arjumand Zaidi understands Activism. Dr Arjumand Zaidi outlines Activism as:
Social activism is an intentional action with the goal of bringing about social change. If ones feels strongly about a cause and are working towards a change, one could be considered an activist. An activist is anyone who is fighting for change in society.
How Dr Arjumand Zaidi got into Activism?
I have done Bachelors and Masters in Geography. I have also done B Ed & M Ed. I hold an MBA degree in Human Resources. I was awarded a Ph D degree by University of North America which is an Honouree degree for my outstanding social work. I have 4 schools in Lucknow and am also a Business Partner with Reliance in Lucknow. I am National President of Youth for Human Rights India.
Dr Arjumand Zaidi's Talk on Activism |
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| Starts with what is: | |
| 1) | Social Activism |
| Next, it covers Education. We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Activism is actually used in real life. The Education section of the Talk clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Activism. It discusses following headings for Education in Activism: | |
| 2) | Professional Courses |
| 3) | Law |
| 4) | Psychology |
| 5) | Cultural Knowledge |
| Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. 90% success in Activism depends on Skills. It is crucial to understand these. It defines Skills in terms of following items for Activism: | |
| 6) | Patience & Perseverance |
| 7) | Organisational Skills |
| 8) | Patriotism |
| 9) | Awareness |
| 10) | Leadership |
| 11) | Resource Management |
| 12) | Communication Skills |
| It is important to get an understanding of the Positives of Activism. The Talk goes through this list of Positives of Activism: | |
| 13) | Self Satisfaction |
| 14) | Impact on Society |
| 15) | Respect & Recognition |
| Challenges are the other side of Positives and Activism is no exception: | |
| 16) | Violation of Human Rights |
| 17) | Non-friendly laws |
| In the final section of the Talk, Dr Arjumand Zaidi talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
| 18) | Social Activism |
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