James Davies argues that relative deprivation,not absolute deprivation,is what motivates revolution.Relative deprivation is the discrepancy between
A) those who believe society should be guided by religious faith and those who believe that capitalism should be the focus.
B) workers and those who own the means of production.
C) the lives people are forced to lead and what they think could realistically be achieved.
D) the educated and those with fewer skills.

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Relative deprivation refers to the gap between what people perceive they can realistically achieve and the reality of their current situation, which can lead to feelings of discontent and motivate revolutionary actions.

James Davies Argues That Relative Deprivation,not Absolute Deprivation,is What Motivates