it is relative poverty and deprivation as they are able to
afford basic needs
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relative deprivation
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Poverty is generally considered to be a lack of money.
Deprivation is a lack of opportunity, access to health care,
access to safe environments, adequate protection from harm and a
lack of resources (e.g. shops and infrastructure).
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The relative deprivation theory suggests that people feel discontented when they perceive a discrepancy between their subjective expectations or desires and their actual circumstances. This sense of deprivation arises from comparing oneself to others and feeling unfairly disadvantaged or deprived of resources, opportunities, or status. It can lead to feelings of frustration, resentment, and a desire for change or action to address perceived inequalities.