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What does it mean?
A small group can be overwhelmed by a larger majority.
In plain terms
The smaller group is outnumbered by the larger one.
What can you take from it?
Numbers often dictate power in group dynamics.

Where it applies

  • political debates
  • organizational meetings
  • social movements

Putting it to work

  • coalition building
  • advocacy strategies
  • voting analysis

Questions to consider

  • How can a minority influence a majority?
  • When do numbers matter most?

Another view

Being outnumbered does not always mean being powerless.

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