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?
