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Conflict Perspective.
The functionalist perspective views society as composed of different parts working together.
In contrast, the conflict perspective views society as composed of different groups and interest competing for power and resources..
Conflict theory, first developed by Karl Marx, is a theory that society is in a state of perpetual conflict because of competition for limited resources.
Conflict theory holds that social order is maintained by domination and power, rather than by consensus and conformity..
Social conflict is the struggle for agency or power in society.
Social conflict occurs when two or more people oppose each other in social interaction, and each exerts social power with reciprocity in an effort to achieve incompatible goals but prevent the other from attaining their own..
The conflict perspective describes the inequalities that exist in all societies globally, and considers aspects of society as ways for those with power and status to maintain control over scare resources..
Conflict theory holds that social order is maintained by domination and power, rather than by consensus and conformity.
According to conflict theory, those with wealth and power try to hold on to it by any means possible, chiefly by suppressing the poor and powerless.
Conflict theory is a social theory that discusses the ensuing conflict between the rich and the poor in society to control scarce resources.
German philosopher Karl Marx propounded it.
As per the theory, conflict exposes the inequalities prevalent in society and thus, becomes the agent of change.
According to Fairchild, “Conflict in sociology is a process or situation in which two or more human beings or groups seek actively to threat each other’s purposes, to prevent each other’s interests, even to the extent of injuring or destroying the other”.
Conflict theory is a social theory that discusses the ensuing conflict between the rich and the poor in society to control scarce resources.
German philosopher Karl Marx propounded it.
As per the theory, conflict exposes the inequalities prevalent in society and thus, becomes the agent of change.
