Western corporations set up factories in a very poor community.At first,the people were happy to have these jobs,even though the wages were low and the work was dangerous.After a few years,workers became dissatisfied,despite the fact that they were slightly better off than they had been prior to the arrival of the factories.Now,the workers are organizing and have plans to demand safer working conditions and better wages.This is an example of the role of ________ in social movements.
A)constant deprivation
B)rising expectations
C)increased freedoms
D)resource mobilization

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The workers' initial satisfaction with the low wages and dangerous work shows that they had low expectations and were grateful for any job opportunities. However, as their situation slightly improved, they began to expect more from their employers in terms of safer working conditions and better wages. This change in expectations is an example of rising expectations playing a role in social movements.

Western Corporations Set Up Factories in a Very Poor Community