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Discrimination Pressure Groups Research

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Discrimination Pressure Groups Research

People holding protest signs for equality and justice

📋 Part 1: Pressure Group Overview

1. What is a pressure group? Define in your own words:
2. Which of the following are common methods used by pressure groups? (Select all that apply)

Lobbying politicians

Public protests and demonstrations

Media campaigns

Legal action through courts

Petitions and letter writing

Community education programs

3. Why might religious groups become involved in anti-discrimination campaigns?

🔍 Part 2: Research Australian Pressure Groups

Instructions: Research each of the following pressure groups that work against discrimination in Australia. Complete the table below for each organisation.

4. Secular Groups - Research and complete:

a) Human Rights Council Australia

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

b) ANTAR

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

c) Australian Disability Network

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

5. Christian-Based Groups - Research and complete:

a) St Vincent de Paul Society Australia

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

b) Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

c) Baptist World Alliance Human Rights Commission

Purpose: _________________________________________________

Main methods: ____________________________________________

Key achievement: _________________________________________

Current challenge: ________________________________________

💭 Part 3: Analysis and Reflection

6. Compare the approaches of secular and Christian pressure groups. What similarities and differences do you notice?
7. Which pressure group do you think has been most effective in fighting discrimination in Australia? Justify your answer with evidence.
8. What challenges do all anti-discrimination pressure groups face in modern Australia?

Limited funding and resources

Competing political priorities

Public apathy or resistance to change

Legal barriers and slow court processes

Media representation and coverage

Success Criteria:

✓ I can identify at least 6 pressure groups working against discrimination
✓ I can explain the purpose and methods of each group
✓ I can compare secular and religious approaches to anti-discrimination work
✓ I can analyse the effectiveness and challenges facing these organisations

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