After the 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.Which theory is supported by this event?

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The event supports the theory of relative deprivation, which suggests that people become aware of their discontent when they perceive a gap between what they have and what they feel entitled to, compared to others in their society. The displaced people realized that only poor neighbourhoods had been flooded, which created a sense of unfairness and deprivation.

After the Flood,300 People Who Had Been Displaced from Their