After a flood, 300 people who had been displaced from their homes realized that only poor neighbourhoods had been flooded, and that the rich neighbourhoods had been protected from the water.The next day, the 300 displaced people marched on government offices demanding an explanation.According to the text, which of the following theories is supported by this event?

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The event described in the text supports the relative deprivation theory, which suggests that people are more likely to protest when they perceive that they are relatively deprived compared to others. In this case, the displaced people felt that the rich neighborhoods were protected from the flooding, while only poor neighborhoods were affected, leading them to demand an explanation from the government.

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