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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Like [[Emile Durkheim|Durkheim's]] functionalism, conflict theory focuses on macrolevel structures. The example from Marx work is the relationship between the proletariat and the bourgeoise. The theory examines how under different circumstances social inequality can create both stability and social change. A central argument to the theory is that the privileged will attempt to maintain privilege, whereas the subordinate groups will attempt to improve their circumstances; the elimination of privilege will decrease conflict, and improve social welfare for everyone.

Like [[Emile Durkheim|Durkheim's]] functionalism, conflict theory focuses on macrolevel structures. The example from Marx work is the relationship between the proletariat and the bourgeoise. The theory examines how under different circumstances social inequality can create both stability and social change. A central argument to the theory is that the privileged will attempt to maintain privilege, whereas the subordinate groups will attempt to improve their circumstances; the elimination of privilege will decrease conflict, and improve social welfare for everyone.

==Further Readings==

==Further reading==

* [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/61/61.txt Communist Manifesto]

* [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/61/61.txt Communist Manifesto]

* [http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/sw/index.htm Selected Works of Marx and Engels]

* [http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/sw/index.htm Selected Works of Marx and Engels]

==External Links==

==External links==

===Professional Organizations===

===Professional Organizations===