The methods by which we struggle, the tactics we use, are varied. Elections are one form of political struggle. Voting is one form of political struggle. Lobbying is a form. Litigation can be a form.
Direct action is a form.
Disruption can be a form. Empowerment is a process that individuals go through, organizations go through, and communities go through. It is a developmental process. It changes people's lives. It helps them gain a mastery over their lives.