By: Group 4

Conflict Theory Competition Power Social Standing

Conflict Theory: studies the competition between different groups of power Social Standing: the different classes in society. E.g.. The rich and the poor

Karl Marx ( ): German Philosopher He studied society and the economy (London) He saw company owners exploit their workers They would give low pay and poor living conditions He wrote Communist manifesto Key Terms: Labour Exploitation Class conflict Lack of economic equality

Conflict theory is the completion between different groups for power The imbalance between the groups creates constant conflict Focuses on Economic Power Everyone wants to have more power than the next person Different factors like gender, race, and status are contributors of the conflict