definition-of-advocacy

What does it mean to be an advocate?__n its broadest sense, advocacy means __ny public action to support and recommend a cause, policy or practice._ That covers a lot of public actions, from displaying_ a bumper sticker to sounding off with a bullhorn. But whether the action is slapping something on the back of a car or speaking in front of millions, every act of advocacy involves making some kind of public statement, one that says, __ support this._ Advocacy is a communicative act. Advocacy is also a persuasive act. __ support this_ is usually followed by another statement (sometimes only implied): _...and you should, too._ Advocacy not only means endorsing a cause or idea, but recommending, promoting, defending, or arguing for it.