Answer: the outsiders
Explanation: The Socs have it rough in The Outsiders because they have so little true emotion in their lives. Cherry explains that the Socs might talk about something as if it were truly meaningful or fun, but deep down, they do not feel much. They always feel a general sense of dissatisfaction. They are in search of something to satisfy them without ever finding it. It seems like there’s always an emotional barrier for the Socs.