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This 4 page paper examines conflict theories in sociology. Theorists discussed are Marx, Weber, and Foucault. Hegel's ideas as they relate to Marx are also included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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on the assumption that there is conflict in society, and this is essentially based on class differences. The idea is that some people have an unfair advantage in society. Others
are disadvantaged. This is seemingly obvious and is a simple model found within the context of Marxian thought. His Communist Manifesto to some extent paves the way for future inquires
into conflict. Later, more contemporary theorists who delve into this model include Foucault. Foucaults works are more focused on areas that go to things like governmentality and
a rejection of social stratification (Joseph, 2004). At the same time, this theorist also holds views that see a differentiation as it respects people of different classes in society. For
Foucault, there is a great deal of conflict. He just does not see it exactly like Marx. Similarly, while Weber sees social stratification as implicit in social problems, Webers paradigm
is not the same as what appears in Marxs either. Marx and Engels (1992) write about a conflict between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. There are essentially two classes. For
Weber and many other theorists, a stratified society is more than just a breakdown between rich and poor. Weber in fact "broadened the Marxian interpretation of social stratification by
introducing the concept of status groups parallel to but analytically independent of class groups, based on distributions of prestige or esteem" (Farnum, 1997, 507). It is not as if Weber
rejects class differences but obviously, there is more than just a two-tier, class based model. Webers model is much more complex. Marx and Engels also differ in terms of
their views on the rise of capitalism and the future of the political model. Clearly, Marx & Engels (1992) reject the notion that capitalism is good and will thrive. They
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