This article by Prentice and Miller (1996) discusses 2 case studies in which young people mistakenly copy or support behavior no one likes.
March 21, 2025
Pluralistic Ignorance
“Pluralistic ignorance is when people mistakenly believe that the majority has opinions and feelings about something that, in fact, most might not. It also occurs when most in a group privately reject specific actions, mindset, or norms, but stay quiet because they believe the others accept it.”
No, French is not the majority language in Canada
In addition to English and French, Canada is home to a rich diversity of Indigenous languages.