Definitions
- Referring to a sudden and unplanned departure from a place of work or school as a form of protest. - Describing a strike or work stoppage where employees leave their workplace in protest. - Talking about leaving a meeting or event in protest or disagreement with the proceedings.
- Referring to a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product or service as a form of protest. - Describing a political or social movement that encourages people to avoid certain products or services. - Talking about abstaining from participating in an event or activity in protest or disagreement with its policies or practices.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are forms of protest.
- 2Both involve a deliberate and organized action.
- 3Both aim to bring attention to a particular issue or cause.
- 4Both can have economic consequences.
- 5Both require a group effort to be effective.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Walkout involves physically leaving a place, while boycott involves abstaining from using or buying a product or service.
- 2Scope: Boycott can be more widespread and affect a larger group of people, while walkout is typically limited to a specific workplace or school.
- 3Duration: Walkout is often a temporary action, while boycott can be ongoing and long-term.
- 4Target: Walkout is usually directed towards a specific institution or organization, while boycott can be directed towards a product, service, or event.
- 5Effectiveness: Boycott can have a more significant impact on the target, while walkout may not always result in a change in policy or practice.
Remember this!
Walkout and boycott are both forms of protest that aim to bring attention to a particular issue or cause. However, the difference between walkout and boycott is their action and scope. A walkout involves physically leaving a place of work or school, while a boycott involves abstaining from using or buying a product or service. A boycott can be more widespread and affect a larger group of people, while a walkout is typically limited to a specific workplace or school.
