Conflict theories
PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY THAT EMPHASIZE A MATERIALIST INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY, DIALECTICAL METHOD OF ANALYSIS, A CRITICAL STANCE TOWARD EXISTING SOCIAL ARRANGEMENTS, AND POLITICAL PROGRAM OF REVOLUTION OR, AT LEAST, REFORM
Conflict paradigm; Conflict perspective; Conflict Theory; Conflict approach; Conflict model of society; Conflict theory; Class conflict theorist
Conflict theories are perspectives in sociology and social psychology that emphasize a materialist interpretation of history, dialectical method of analysis, a critical stance toward existing social arrangements, and political program of revolution or, at least, reform. Conflict theories draw attention to power differentials, such as class conflict, and generally contrast historically dominant ideologies.