Flip Side of the Coin

Against Boycotts

Flip Side of the Coin Season 2 Episode 12

Today we are talking about boycotts! Boycotts are a form of activism where consumers refuse to do business with an organization in an effort to pressure that organization to change their practices or policy. Some argue that boycotts are an effect and simple means of creating financial pressure on an organization, while others argue that they are not as effective as their organizers may hope. 

We look at the argument against boycotts, and some of the challenges they face. We look at a couple real-world examples of boycotts that failed and explore what led to them not accomplishing their goals.