Concept...

Social inequality

Power and Domination

Exploitation and
Oppression
Resistance and Social
Change
Conflict Theory • - A philosopher, journalist,
revolutionary socialist.

• Bourgeoisie vs Proletariat

• Conflict theory depicts that

struggle exist because of limited
resources and unlimited utilities
Karl Marx of resources.
CONFLICT THEORY

19th century the Europe was a capitalist

society.

Conflict theory states that tensions and conflict arise

when resources, status, powers are unevenly
distributed between groups in society and that
conflicts become the engine of social change.
unable to resolve their differences
through peaceful means
Repeating
CYCLE

CONFLICT
ARISES EX: individual
ABC and Owner
 SOCIAL INEQUALITY

do not believe that those in

public schools reduce power
social inequality stay in
power.
reinforce and perpetuates social
inequalities that arise from
differences in class, gender, race
and ethnicity.
STRUCTURAL TO those who have
INEQUALITY
wealth and power
try to keep it
through any
1 means and they
may refuse to
bring any
changes in the
social structure
SOLUTIONS.....

CLASS
CONSCIOUSNES
S

WORKERS
WORKI
REVOLUTIONS
NG
CLASS
WAR
 In relation to
DEVELOPMENT
Winners VS Losers
leads to social and economic inequality, some
individuals and groups can accumulate wealth and
power while others are left behind.
Tool of
domination
May use development projects to extract
resources from local communities, displace
peoplfro their land, impose their own cultural
values on others.
 In relation to
DEVELOPMENT

Should not be seen as neutral or

Conflict theory a objective process

b
developmental policies and projects
should also be designed to address social
and economic inequalities, promote
democratic participation

c Empower marginalized groups

Thank
your