As an important factor in urban development, Manuel Castells emphasized the struggles of underprivileged groups participating in the process of:
A) urban ecology
B) urbanism as a way of life
C) collective consumption
D) the collective conscience

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Manuel Castells highlighted the significance of the struggles of underprivileged groups in the context of collective consumption, which refers to the process through which goods and services typically provided by the government or public sector (such as education, public transportation, and healthcare) are consumed collectively by members of a community. This concept is central to his analysis of urban development and the dynamics of social movements within cities.

As an Important Factor in Urban Development, Manuel Castells Emphasized