In explaining the race riots of 1967 and 1968,Reverend Jesse Jackson noted that the riots occurred "in the middle of rising expectations and the increased,though inadequate,social spending." His analysis best reflects _______ as a source of aggression.

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Reverend Jesse Jackson's statement about rising expectations and inadequate social spending suggests that the riots were fueled by feelings of relative deprivation, which occurs when individuals or groups feel that they are not receiving their fair share of resources or opportunities compared to others in society. This sense of relative deprivation can lead to frustration and anger, which can then manifest as aggression, such as in the form of rioting.

In Explaining the Race Riots of 1967 and 1968,Reverend Jesse