CONFLICT THEORY

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      • Conflict theory argues society is charecterised by social inequality and those in power who use their position to maintain dominance over others
      • Conflict theorists emphasise the importance of power, inequality and social change and argue that social structures and institutions serve to reinforce existing power relationships
      • Conflict theory has been applied to issues such as race inequality and class, theorists argue that inequalities are preserved by the dominant groups in society
      • 2 of most dominant conflict theories: Marxism, Feminism
    • Criticisms of conflict theory
      • Overlooks ways which people can work together to achieve common goals
      • Underestimates the importance of shared norms and values and in promoting social order
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