The Theory of Relative Deprivation Suggests That Unrest Is Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

The theory of relative deprivation suggests that unrest is most likely to occur when

• A) a sustained period of declining conditions is followed by a sudden,sharp economic improvement for a narrow segment of society.
• B) a sustained period of declining conditions is followed by a sudden,sharp setback for a narrow segment of society.
• C) a sustained period of improving conditions is followed by a sudden,sharp economic improvement for a narrow segment of society.
• D) a sustained period of improving conditions is followed by a sudden,sharp setback for a narrow segment of society.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

Any distinguishable group of people whose members share a common culture and see themselves as separate and different from the majority culture.

Communal Support Systems

Networks within communities that provide support, resources, and assistance to members, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual aid.

Ethnic Communities

Groups of people who share a common ethnic background, including similar customs, languages, traditions, and sometimes geographical origins.

Assimilate

The process by which a person or group's culture comes to resemble those of another group, losing their original distinctiveness.