Multiple choice

What exists when there is a gap between expectations and objective conditions experienced by members of society?

  1. Cultural lag

  2. Relative deprivation

  3. Relative poverty

  4. Cultural disintegration
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative deprivation is the perception that one is worse off than others or lacking what one expects to have, based on a comparison between expectations and actual conditions. This gap often fuels social movements and collective behavior as individuals seek to bridge the disparity.

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