Groups which have isolated themselves from participation in the processes of government because they do not wish to be influenced or coopted are called cultural isolationists. They are small in number, but still come into conflict with established governmental policies. Western democracies should be able to accommodate these groups, but while they tend to be responsive to interest group demands, they tend to ignore the demands of groups of this kind. The issues of conflict involving the Amish and Hutterites in Canada and the Sami in Norway are examined; and the responses of the states are identified. The similarities of the demand patterns and responses are considered in the conclusions.
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