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Relative deprivation is defined as the conscious feeling of a negative discrepancy between legitimate expectations and present actualities. The people of Pineville have a sense of relative deprivation when the university continues to expand against the will of the city residents. Which of these situations would give you a sense of relative deprivation? Answer the following questions, and then see how other students using Reel Society and participating in this poll answered the questions.

1

Would you have a sense of relative deprivation if you were a Pineville resident, and the university expanded into residential areas?
A)yes
B)no
2

Would you have a sense of relative deprivation if your university decided to raise tuition by 20 percent next year?
A)yes
B)no
3

Would you have a sense of relative deprivation if your parents provided more financial support to a sibling than to you?
A)yes
B)no
4

Would you have a sense of relative deprivation if a sibling acquired a much better job than you?
A)yes
B)no





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