👉 Deprivations, in the context of sociology and anthropology, refers to the conditions under which people are denied access to resources or opportunities. These can include natural resources like water, food, and shelter, as well as human rights such as freedom from discrimination and abuse. Deprivations can be physical, economic, social, or cultural, and they can arise for a variety of reasons, including poverty, lack of education, discrimination, violence, war, or other forms of oppression.