Question

Describe any
and two features cach of sectional

and promotional pressure groups in india​

Answer 1

Distinguish Between Sectional and Promotional Pressure Groups  

Sectional groups seek to represent the common interests of a  

particular section of society. As a result, members of sectional  

groups are directly and personally concerned with the outcome of the  

campaign fought by the group because they usually stand to gain  

professionally and/or economically. Trade unions, employers'  

associations and professional bodies are all sectional groups and  

membership is usually restricted. Promotional groups endeavour to  

promote a particular cause, and for this reason are sometimes called  

'cause' groups. They are not self-interested in that the achievement  

of their objectives is not necessarily of direct professional or  

economic benefit to the members of the group. Examples of cause groups  

are Shelter, Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and Greenpeace.  

Because cause groups aim to promote a cause - which might potentially  

be supported by everybody, regardless of their profession or economic  

position - membership is not usually restricted.