Relative deprivation theory is best expressed in which of the following statements?
a. Feelings of deprivation in comparison to others give rise to revolutionary social movements.
b. New patterns of stratification emerging after the Russian Revolution were an unforeseen result of widespread deprivation under the czar.
c. Stability and equilibrium in social processes are conducive to widespread deprivation.
d. The pervasive presence of poverty is in and of itself a leading cause of revolutionary social movements.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) children are better off going through a divorce if their homes are full of conflict. B) children are always better off staying in a home with two parents, no matter the level of conflict. C) any time parents divorce, it is better for the children because conflict is inevitably happening in those homes. D) some level of parental conflict is helpful to children as a model for effective communication.
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a. formal networks. b. informal networks. c. the Department of Social Services. d. the Social Security Administration.
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A. historical account B. sociological theory C. non-scientific analysis D. positivist approach