Which of the following illustrates relative deprivation?
A. residents of a squatter settlement in Nigeria who are incapable of affording adequate housing and plumbing
B. middle-management workers in a corporation who are discontented because they cannot afford the luxury cars or expensive homes that their bosses have
C. a group of sweatshop workers who are incapable of buying adequate food for their families
D. wealthy, upper-class individuals, who are content with what they have
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?