What is Alternative?
{{wiktionary|alternative}} In natural language and in [[cognitive]] [[decision-making]], '''alternative''' is one of two things/(abstract or real objects)/actions which can be chosen. From a specific perspective/(point of view)/goal, alternatives are always [[wikt:equivalent|equivalent]]. In [[logic]] and [[mathematics]], alternative is the element of [[logical disjunction]]. In different contexts '''alternative''' (or ''Alternativism'') may refer to : * [[Alternative rock]], a style of [[rock music]] ** [[Alternative dance]] and [[Alternative metal]], subgenres of alternative rock ** [[Alternative hip-hop]] ** [[Alternative country]] * [[Alternative algebra]], an abstract algebra with alternative multiplication * [[Alternative comics]], one of several labels applied to a range of comic strips and books * [[Alternative comedy]], a range of styles used by comedians and writers in the 1980s * [[Alternative culture]], a variety of subcultures outside or on the fringes of so-called accepted mainstream culture * [[Alternative dispute resolution]], processes and techniques outside the traditional mainstream of jurisprudence * [[Alternative lifestyle]], a lifestyle that it is not within the generally perceived cultural norm * [[Alternative media]], media practices falling outside the mainstreams of corporate communication * [[Alternative medicine]], methods and practices used in place of, or in addition to, conventional medical treatments * [[Alternative society]], alternative models for society and social change * [[Alternative education]], alternatives to traditional education * [[Alternative school]], a school geared towards students whose needs cannot be met in the traditional school such as [[underachiever]]s who do not qualify for [[special education]], rather than educational alternatives for all students {{disambig}}