Role of Pressure Groups
In a modern political system where the state is inextricably bound to the values of representative democracy and social welfare, pressure organizations play a critical role. There is one thing that has to be mentioned here.
- Organized interest groups exist in every political society, but they are especially active under a representative government dedicated to achieving the objective of a social service state. However, there is a distinction in that they are more varied and active in a wealthy and affluent culture than a poor and backward one.
- Regardless of the degree of differentiation, it is undeniable that the component of modernization, which functions as a lubricant in the machine of functional differentiation, enhances its significance in the political process of western democracy. The multiverse nature of society, manifested in the division of labor and functional specialization, splits it into a vast array of interests, allowing for a social organization based on groups.
Pressure Groups and Movements
A pressure group refers to a group of people; who are organized activities for promoting and defending their common interests. It is called so for bringing a change in public policies by the exertion of some pressure on the government and also acts as a catalyst between the government and its members.
Pressure groups are also referred to as interest groups or vested groups and they differ from the political parties; as they do not contest in elections and also do not try to capture political power. Protection and promotion of their members from the influence of the government are one of their primary concerns. They influence policy making and policy implementation in the government through legal as well as legitimate methods.
These groups come in a variety of shapes and sizes :
- From the standpoint of purpose, self-seeking, and altruism.
- With regard to the point of tenure, ephemeral and long-term; and with regard to the formal or informal bureaucratic organization, taking into account the fact of power position.
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