Which of the following illustrates relative deprivation?
A) a group of sweatshop workers who are incapable of buying an adequate diet for their families
B) residents of a squatter settlement in Nigeria who are incapable of affording adequate housing and plumbing
C) middle management workers in a corporation who are discontented because they cannot afford the luxury cars or expensive homes that their bosses have
D) None of these answers is correct.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of discontent that individuals experience when they compare their situation to that of others who they perceive as doing better. In this case, the middle management workers in the corporation are comparing themselves to their bosses who have the luxurious cars and homes, leading to their discontentment. The other options (A and B) illustrate absolute deprivation, which refers to lack of essential resources such as food, shelter, and water.

Which of the Following Illustrates Relative Deprivation