And yet: https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Youth-Report-FINAL_Online.pdf
"Most modern definitions of activism rally around a common understanding of the types of goals pursued and are rooted in an exploration of means across ideologies and contexts. However, within this broader consensus about what activism is for, there are two distinct schools of thought on the types of activities that qualify as activism; some take a more restrictive, traditionalist view, others a broader, more inclusive approach.
The first conceives of activism as direct action that includes publicised non-procedural actions, such as marches, sit-ins, hunger strikes, divestment, targeted vandalism, and so on, with varying degrees of obedience to public order and even legality.28 The sole focus on direct action differentiates activism from procedural actions such as elections or legal action, and from ‘insider’ tools such as lobbying, all of which rely on the actor believing that policymakers, judges and politicians will work in their interest.29
The second school of thought takes a more dynamic approach, which combines direct action with other tactics, each serving specific purposes towards a larger aim.30 This conception of activism is focused more on the intended outcomes, rather than the type of action, and may therefore include some ‘insider’ tactics as part of their game book.31 Heinrich Zoller speaks to the important role of such tactics, noting that ‘activists seek to build sources of legitimacy, power and urgency to increase their likelihood of being heard’.32"
"YouthCAN has developed an inclusive definition of activism: The use of direct and public methods to try to bring about social and political change. Activists are people who get involved in political, social or economic processes for the sake of promoting, impeding or raising awareness about a certain issue or set of issues. Activism typically involves engagement beyond merely supporting an issue, be it through protests, demonstrations, campaigning, community organising or other means and may take place online or offline."
"other means" sounds like a loop hole to allow violence.