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Theory of Strength and weakness of conflict, Slides of Conflict Management

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Strengths and Weakness of Conflict Theory
Definition:
“Conflict theory emphasizes the role of coercion and power,
which is the ability of a person or group to exercise influence
and control over others, in producing social order.” Andersen & Taylor, 2008,
p. 21)
Key Conflict Theorists: Marx, Engels, Simmel, Hobbes, Sprey
Strengths of Conflict Theory:
- Conflict Theory identifies differences that
exist in the social order.
- This destroys the presupposition that societies
Homogeneous wholes.
Weaknesses of CT:
-Is all social difference the
result of conflict?
-if so how can we explain
social difference, and also
social homogeneity?

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Strengths and Weakness of Conflict Theory

Definition:

“Conflict theory emphasizes the role of coercion and power, which is the ability of a person or group to exercise influence and control over others, in producing social order.” Andersen & Taylor, 2008, p. 21)

Key Conflict Theorists: Marx, Engels, Simmel, Hobbes, Sprey

Strengths of Conflict Theory:

  • Conflict Theory identifies differences that exist in the social order.
  • This destroys the presupposition that societies Homogeneous wholes.

Weaknesses of CT: -Is all social difference the result of conflict? -if so how can we explain social difference, and also social homogeneity?