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When minorities win over majorities

Posted on | September 26, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here is an interesting quote from my Social Psychology textbook that gives innovative thinkers hope, where conformity rules.

There are instances in which such persons -minorities within their groups-actually turn the tables on the majority and exert rather than merely receive social influence. History provides many examples of such events. Giants of science like Galileo, Pasteur, and Freud, faced virtually unanimous majorities that initially rejected their views. Yet, over time, these famous persons overcame such resistannce and won widespread acceptance of their theories.

from Social Psychology, Eleventh Edition, Robert A. Baron, Donn Byrne, Nyla R. Branscombe. Pearson Education, Inc. Printed in the USA. Pg 353

Category: Inspiration, Positive Psychology

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2 Responses to “When minorities win over majorities”

  1. BobMarche
    June 11th, 2009 @ 6:07 am

    Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

  2. Janet Botes
    October 31st, 2009 @ 6:01 pm

    Hey girl. Last post in September 2008… So where are you now? What are you doing? SO MUCH potential in your blog!! Would love to connect if you’re in Cape Town.

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