Reasons to join PGs

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Created by
Jainisha Karadia

Cards (5)

  • Material benefits: people believe that something worthwhile will come from being part of a pressure groups
    National Trust allows members to tour historical buildings and sites
  • Purposive benefits / participation
    People want to be part of a movement to make society better
  • Solidarity benefits
    Social benefit from interacting with like-minded people - activities centered around local meetings
  • Representation
    People may not feel heard by political parties and they believe pressure groups help in ensuring their voice is heard
  • Need
    People believe they need to fight for a certain cause - environment, job security, locations (HS2)