After a flood, 300 people who had been displaced from their homes realized that only poor neighbourhoods had been flooded, and that the rich neighbourhoods had been protected from the water. The next day, the 300 displaced people marched on government offices demanding an explanation. According to the textbook, this event illustrates which of the following?

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The event illustrates relative deprivation theory, which suggests that social movements and collective action arise when people feel deprived relative to others. In this case, the displaced people felt deprived compared to those in the rich neighbourhoods that were protected from the flood.

After a Flood, 300 People Who Had Been Displaced from Their