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Pressure Groups - Mind Map
Mind Maps have been produced to introduce topics and give students an overview of key topics being studied. The maps can be viewed as a whole page or, for those who prefer a more linear approach, as a text version.
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- Types:
- Single Cause
- Countryside Alliance
- RSPB
- London Cycling Campaign
- Multi-Cause
- Trade Unions
- Friends of the Earth
- RAC
- Protective
- Promotional
- Greenpeace
- Football Supporters' Federation
- Voluntary Euthanasia Society
- Response of Business
- Change business practice
- Provide evidence
- Counter publicity
- Lobbying
- Legal action
- Trade Associations
- Criticisms
- Selfish
- Distort markets and decision making
- Accuracy of claims/evidence
- Too much power
- Tactics inappropriate
- Effects:
- Influence business sales
- Raise consumer awareness
- Increase business costs
- Change business practice
- Influence legislation
- Damage business image
- Influence:
- Resources
- Popularity of Issue
- Reputation of the Group
- Contact with those in power
- Contacts in media
- Types of Action:
- Direct
- Illegal Direct Action
- Civil disobedience
- Terrorism
- Violence
- Criminal Damage
- Lobbying
- Parliament
- Companies
- Local Government
- Legal system
- Protest
- Boycotts
- Indirect
- Publicise
- Leaflets/adverts
- Petitions
- Providing research
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