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Which of the following explains the Relative Deprivation Theory of social movements?

All of the given options are correct. Relative deprivation Theory explains social movements through the discontent people experience when they lack resources compared with…

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Which of the following explains the Relative Deprivation Theory of social movements?

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All of the given options are correct. Relative deprivation Theory explains social movements through the discontent people experience when they lack resources compared with reference groups in society, which can motivate collective action and social change; unlike relative deprivation, absolute deprivation involves a lack of basic survival necessities and is potentially life-threatening.

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