1.10.1 The Role of Minority Influence in Social Change

• What is the definition of minority influence?

  Minority influence is when a small group changes a larger group's beliefs.
• What does confidence in a minority group's ideas convey?

  Strong belief in their arguments
• In what way can personal sacrifices influence minority influence?

  They demonstrate commitment to the cause
• If a few friends want to start a recycling program, what type of influence are they using?

  They are using minority influence.
• Why is consistency important for minority influence?

  It shows seriousness and commitment
• What impact did the LGBTQ+ rights movement have on society?

  It changed social attitudes and laws
• What are the effects of consistency and flexibility on minority influence?

  • Consistency shows commitment to ideas
  • Flexibility makes minority approachable
  • Both strategies can lead to social change
• How can minority groups effectively drive social change?

  By combining consistency and flexibility
• How does a united front affect the majority's views?

  It makes them question their own views
• What are the two main strategies minorities use to influence the majority?

  Consistency and flexibility
• Why is being non-dogmatic important for minorities?

  It prevents them from being dismissed
• What does consistency mean in the context of minority influence?

  Consistently expressing the same message over time
• Why is commitment important for a minority group?

  It shows belief through personal sacrifices
• What were the outcomes of the civil rights movement's minority influence?

  Major legal and social changes occurred.
• What is crucial for minority influence?

  Consistency
• What does high commitment in a minority group indicate?

  Belief in their cause
• How does confidence affect minority influence?

  It makes the majority consider their arguments seriously
• How did the LGBTQ+ rights movement demonstrate commitment and confidence?

  • Through protests and activism
  • Showed high commitment to their cause
  • Changed social attitudes and laws
• How did the early environmental movement demonstrate consistency and flexibility?

  By highlighting pollution dangers and proposing solutions
• What are the key factors that lead to significant shifts in majority beliefs and practices due to minority influence?

  • Consistency
  • Commitment
  • Confidence
• How does the combination of commitment and confidence affect majority perception?

  It increases the likelihood of serious consideration
• What can the snowball effect lead to in society?

  Big shifts in public opinion and society
• What does flexibility involve for minority groups?

  Being open to discussion and alternative perspectives
• How does the snowball effect relate to social change?

  It shows how ideas gain momentum through support
• How did the vegetarian movement exemplify the snowball effect?

  • Started small with few supporters
  • Gained momentum as awareness increased
  • More people embraced vegetarianism
  • Resulted in wider acceptance and options
• What are essential factors for minority influence?

  Commitment and confidence
• How did the women's suffrage movement change public opinion?

  It secured the right to vote for women.
• What happens when more people adopt an idea in social change?

  It gains momentum and becomes more popular
• How does consistent belief from a minority group affect the majority?

  It makes the majority question their own views
• What is the snowball effect?

  Initial influence grows from a small group
• How does minority influence work in a social context?

  A small group can convince a larger group to adopt their ideas.
• What role has minority influence played in social movements?

  It has significantly impacted social movements.
• What was the focus of the women's suffrage movement?

  Campaigning for voting rights for women.
• What is the relationship between a smaller group and the majority in minority influence?

  A smaller group seeks to change the beliefs of the majority.