Pressure Groups Flashcards
What is a sectional pressure groups and its aim
Represent interest of a particular group in society. promote and protect the interests of its members
Causal pressure groups and their aim
focus on promoting a particular cause or issue such as environmental change. Their aim is typically to raise awareness, advocate for change, and influence public opinion or government policy regarding their chosen cause.
Insider groups and their aims
Have a special relationship with government and aims are often compatible with the governments.
What are Outsider groups and their aims
Not closely associated with government. They concentrate on mobilising public opinion
Explain insider methods
Seek to influence the government directly by having contact with politicians and decision makers . Methods are ‘quiet’ as they already have access to government.
Explain how Outsider groups influence government
They indirectly inform and persuade the public to support them, hoping this wild influence the government.
Examples of outsider pressure groups and methods they use
Greenpeace-They use tactics like direct action, lobbying, and media campaigns to raise awareness and pressure governments on issues like climate change
Name an example of an insider pressure group
National Farmers’ Union represents the interests of farmers and growers in England and Wales. It works closely with government departments, such as the Department for Environment,
Example of a sectional pressure group
British Medical Association- representing the interests of doctors and medical students. It works to influence healthcare policy and legislation in areas such as funding for the National Health Service (NHS)
Example of a causal pressure group
Stonewall is a UK-based charity that advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people
