pressure groups Flashcards
how can size be a success factor?
the more support a group can gather the greater chance of recognition and success
e.g Age UK has success as it represents a large portion of the uk
how can size be a failure factor?
groups that represent people with rare medical conditions, local action groups and recently emerged groups tend to have less success as they lack members and publicity.
groups against Iraq war unsuccessful even though big
how does hyper pluralism effect smaller groups?
smaller groups get drowned out with the rapid growth of groups makes it more difficult
how can finance be a success factor? example?
wealthy groups can afford more lobbyists and expensive campaigns, sponsor parties
e.g CBI and IOD banking groups have secured favourable treatment from govt
FORREST (pro smoking group) had some success with tobacco advertising
how can finance be a limiting factor?
smaller groups with small funds don’t have access to lobbyists
finance doesn’t always guarantee success e.g trade unions give to labour but have had no favourable legislation
FORREST didn’t have success as wealth couldn’t beat public opinion
how can public attitude be a success factor?
groups with good public opinion can gain attention of decision makers and media
e.g Marcus rashord FSM, LGBT success same sex marriage,, ASH into tobacco legislation
how can public attitude be a limiting factor?
groups which have bad public opinion or are divisive tend to have less success such as conservative groups that hold back social change.
groups that use civil disobedience: extinction rebellion , just stop oil, receive bad press
how can ideological compatibility be a success factor?
groups that are compatible with govts or receive sympathy have more success. e.g NSPCC flaw in the law campaign 2017
Child Poverty Action group successful in reducing tax burden on low income families, with coalition govt
how can ideological compatibility be a limiting factor?
groups that are not favoured have little success. e.g extinction rebellion have no success with conservatives and trade unions don’t
labour governments are unsympathetic towards pro-life and anti gay groups
what is an example of pressure group lobbying?
Marcus rashford free school meals received support from MPs and caused govt u-turn
NSPCC flaw in the Law
what are examples of public campaigning?
extinction rebellion use civil disobedience such as blocking road and bridges, blocked distribution of newspapers in 2020, seen as attack on free press
plane stupid- invaded airports and runways at Heathrow to delay expansion of 3rd runway
what is an example of a group taking issue to European court?
countryside alliance challenged fox hunting ban in High court and court of appeal, case was taken to European court of human rights. the court upheld the hunting ban
how can the media help or hinder pressure groups?
the media gives attention to groups to allow them to spread a message. this can be helpful if the public are sympathetic towards the cause but unsuccessful if not.
BLM used social media to spread message
what is an example of individual lobbying?
David Cameron lobbied on behalf of greensil for £10 million, Rishi Sunak being lobbied by Greensill Capital
what is an example of wealth being used in lobbying?
the Swansea bay tidal lagoon- CEO paid £15,000 to get table with conservative minister for 20 minutes to allow him to use government funding for sea power.
