Minority Influence
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- Social Influence: Minority influence is a type of social influence where a minority group can influence the majority.
- Innovation: Minority influence can lead to innovation by introducing new ideas or perspectives.
- Dissent: Minority influence often involves dissenting from the majority viewpoint or behavior.
- Conformity: Minority influence can lead to non-conformity or dissent from the majority.
- Conversion Theory: Conversion theory explains how minority influence can lead to a gradual conversion of the majority’s attitudes or behaviors.
- Social Identity Theory: Social identity theory suggests that minority influence can be more effective when the minority is perceived as part of the in-group.
- Minority Influence Model: The minority influence model outlines the conditions under which minority influence is more likely to occur.
- Minority Groups: Minority influence is often associated with the influence exerted by minority groups on the majority.
- Consistency Principle: The consistency principle suggests that people are influenced by minorities who are consistent in their beliefs and behaviors.
- Social Change: Minority influence can be a driving force for social change by challenging the status quo.
- Majority Influence: Minority influence is contrasted with majority influence, where the majority exerts influence on the minority.
- Group Dynamics: Minority influence is a phenomenon that occurs within group dynamics and interactions.
- Persuasion: Minority influence involves persuading the majority to change their attitudes or behaviors.
- Minoritarian Politics: It seeks to increase the influence and decision-making power of minority groups in political and social spheres.
- Social Movements: Minority influence can be a driving force behind social movements that challenge the status quo.
- Cognitive Dissonance: Minority influence can create cognitive dissonance in the majority, leading to attitude or behavior change.