James Davies argues that relative deprivation,not absolute deprivation,is what motivates revolution.Relative deprivation is the discrepancy between:
A) those who believe society should be guided by religious faith and those who believe that capitalism should be the focus
B) those who own the means of production and workers
C) the educated and those with fewer skills
D) the lives people are forced to lead and what they think could realistically be achieved

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Relative deprivation is the discrepancy between the lives people are forced to lead and what they think could realistically be achieved. This means that people become motivated for change and revolution when they realize that their current situation is not aligned with what they believe could be actually achieved. It is not absolute deprivation (lack of basic needs) that leads to revolution, but the realization that their situation is worse than others who have more opportunities and resources. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

James Davies Argues That Relative Deprivation,not Absolute Deprivation,is What Motivates