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Social Movements — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologySocial Movements2 Marks
Question
Explain the theory of relative deprivation.
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According to this theory, social conflict arises when a social group feels that it is worse off than others around it. It also emphasises the role of psychological factors such as resentment and rage in inciting social movements.

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