Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Social Movements

Question:

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?

Options:

Theory of Relative Deprivation

Theory of Reformative Action

Theory of Redemptive Action

Theory of Resource Mobilization

Correct Answer:

Theory of Relative Deprivation

Explanation:

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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