Which of the following illustrates relative deprivation?
A)A group of sweatshop workers who are incapable of buying adequate food 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)Wealthy,upper-class individuals,who are content with what they have

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction or injustice that arises when individuals or groups feel that they are not receiving what they believe they are entitled to, especially in comparison to others. Option C illustrates this feeling as the middle-management workers are discontented because they are not able to afford the same luxuries as their bosses. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily illustrate relative deprivation, as they describe situations of absolute deprivation or contentment.

Which of the Following Illustrates Relative Deprivation