A group of single mothers protest cuts to welfare benefits. According to the textbook,what most likely have sparked this action?

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Relative deprivation is the feeling of having a lower social status or less than what one feels entitled to, in comparison to others in society. The single mothers may perceive that they are being unfairly treated in comparison to other members of society who are receiving benefits, which could lead to them feeling a sense of relative deprivation and sparking their protest against cuts to welfare benefits. Absolute deprivation refers to a lack of basic necessities, such as food or shelter, which may not be the case here. Social breakdown and anomie are broader concepts that do not specifically relate to the issue at hand.

A Group of Single Mothers Protest Cuts to Welfare Benefits