Which of the following statements is true of relative deprivation theory?

A. People always react to relative deprivation by forming social movements.
B. It explains why some people join movements even though they do not see themselves as deprived.
C. It explains why some people join movements even though they do not expect to gain anything personally if the movement succeeds.
D. Itis narrower than mass society theory.
E. According to relative deprivation theorists, people often feel that they deserve better than they have.


Answer: E

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