Question
Sociology Question on Basic Concepts of Sociology
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?
A
Theory of Relative Deprivation
B
Theory of Reformative Action
C
Theory of Redemptive Action
D
Theory of Resource Mobilization
Answer
Theory of Relative Deprivation
Explanation
Solution
The Theory of Relative Deprivation explains how social conflict arises when groups feel deprived relative to others around them.