According to one of the theories of social movements, social conflict arises when a social group feels that it is worse off than others around it. What is this theory known as?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - Theory of Relative Deprivation
This theory explains that social conflict arises not necessarily from absolute poverty or lack of resources, but from the perception of being disadvantaged compared to a reference group. People feel deprived when they believe they deserve better based on their social standing or what others have achieved.
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