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'''Conflict Theory''' is the Marxist belief that all humans belong to classes or groups, and that each group or class is inherently and forever at war with each other. Each group struggles for dominance and power over the other. For early Marxist thought, these groups were based on economic classes, but over the years the social groups and identity classes have taken on many of the same ideals.<ref>[https://newdiscourses.com/2020/06/cult-dynamics-wokeness/ The Cult Dynamics of Wokeness], by Dr. James Lindsay</ref>
==Introduction==
==Introduction==
==Theory==
==Theory==
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.
== See also ==
== See also ==