Asian American activism broadly refers to the political movements and social justice activities involving Asian Americans. The general definition of activism is "the activity of working to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims." Since the second half of the nineteenth century, Asians in the United States have been actively engaged in social and political organizing. The issues which they attempt to address range from immigration and racial justice to women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, labor rights, criminal justice and climate change. However, Asian American activism has hardly been visible to the mainstream. The prevalent model minority stereotypes which tend to portray Asians as being silent, obedient and apolitical not only discre