Not only does increasing the size of the movement increase the likelihood of conformity, but the process of socialization is clearly demonstrated. Having more members also increased the effects of people's behavior and gave deviants more reasons to rebel against newly established norms. The efficiency of the experiment again added to this and as a result, it seemed to take its toll on the school as individuals did not appreciate the idea of being marginalized within this group. Interestingly, before The Wave, the school would have been split into a number of different social groups that only shared concerns related to those people. Once the movement took control, each group, regardless of what they had done before, inserted themselves into the Wave's kingdoms. Considering this it is clear to see the dynamics of conformity within a school environment and how this applies to the world, and we return to Jones' preliminary point about a fascist regime.
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