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Question 1
Newspaper Article: The Repair Revolution – How fixing our own tech became a right

A decade ago, the idea of a consumer demanding the right to repair their own smartphone or tractor was limited to a tiny, dedicated group of hobbyist engineers and digital rights activists. Major technology manufacturers dismissed these demands, and the general public routinely replaced slightly broken devices with new models. Today, the "Right to Repair" has transformed from an eccentric niche interest into a mainstream consumer expectation. This shift gained momentum through persistent community repair workshops, viral online teardown videos, and has now culminated in landmark government legislation forcing manufacturers to provide spare parts and manuals to everyone.

With reference to the article above, explain how social influence processes lead to social change.

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Minority influence Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Minority influence

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