Relative deprivation suggests that ______ has a direct impact on community crime rates.
A) the American Dream
B) secularization
C) sexism
D) socioeconomic inequality

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Relative deprivation theory posits that crime rates are influenced by socioeconomic inequality, as individuals or groups may feel deprived relative to others in their society, potentially leading to criminal behavior as a means of addressing perceived injustices or disparities.

Relative Deprivation Suggests That ______ Has a Direct Impact on Community