Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

Relative deprivation theory suggests that social movements arise when:

A) People are absolutely poorest
B) People perceive a gap between what they have and what they believe they deserve
C) Government collapses
D) All needs are met

Explanation

Relative deprivation: discontent arises not from absolute conditions but from perceived discrepancy between expectations and actual conditions.

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