Dominant group members tend to have better material comforts and more political freedom than minority groups. Sociologists refer to this type of inequality as ________.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of being deprived of something in comparison to others who have more. In this case, minority groups would feel deprived in comparison to the dominant group who have better material comforts and more political freedom. Total deprivation (A) refers to complete lack of basic necessities. Ethnocentrism (C) refers to the tendency to view one's own culture as superior to others. Prejudice (D) refers to preconceived negative attitudes toward a certain group of people.

Dominant Group Members Tend to Have Better Material Comforts and More