The concepts of rising expectations and relative deprivation are most useful in explaining __________ in Latin America.

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Rising expectations and relative deprivation refer to the idea that when people expect or believe they are entitled to a certain level of well-being or quality of life, and feel that they are being denied it in comparison to others, they are more likely to engage in revolutionary movements. This has been observed in Latin America with various social uprisings and revolutions, such as the Cuban Revolution, Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua, and the Zapatista movement in Mexico.

The Concepts of Rising Expectations and Relative Deprivation Are Most