Opposition to a certain perspective can
a. increase funding and support from the community
b. ensure that the perspective will become obsolete
c. delay or stifle the emergence of the perspective
d. make the perspective more influential and popular

Opposition to a certain perspective can delay or stifle the emergence of the perspective. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "c". If a perspective is wrong, then opposition of the perspective can be said to be meaningful. If the persepective is correct and it gets delayed due to unnecessary opposition, then it is unfair or wrong.