Which of the following is a criticism of the resource mobilization theory?
A) It overemphasizes the role of structural factors.
B) It ignores the efforts of government programs.
C) It exaggerates the existence and effects of economic inequality.
D) It overstates people's altruistic motivations in a social movement's reformation.
E) It ignores the role of relative deprivation in a social movement's formation.

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Resource mobilization theory is criticized for ignoring the role of relative deprivation, focusing instead on the resources and organization needed for social movements.

Which of the Following Is a Criticism of the Resource