The timescale for minority influence to work takes a long time, as most groups conform to the majority position.
If minority groups are perceived as having extreme views, it can limit their movement in the short-term.
Some minority groups display negative or anti-social views or behaviour which limits their access to the majority.
Nemeth (2009) claims that social change is the result of the type of thinking minorities inspire. A minority may engage in more diverse, wider discussion promoting divergent thinking.
