Outsider pressure groups
Description
Some rural pressure groups have used direct action to express their concerns over the ban on hunting. The 鈥楻ural Rebels鈥 pressure group felt that the democratic process was failing them, so turned to a campaign of demonstrations. Blockading the M74 and releasing foxhounds in Holyrood Park were part of their efforts to win a 鈥榮ound-bite and pictures war鈥 to get their message across.
Classroom Ideas
Students could watch the clip to explain what is meant by the term 鈥榙irect action鈥, and why some groups believe this is an appropriate method to influence decision-makers. Students may wish to conduct further research into other pressure groups and the methods they use to influence decision makers. Students could compare insider versus outsider pressure groups. How similar or different are their tactics?
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