Category: Conflict

The conceptualization of the various social issues allowed the sociologists to offer theoretical perspectives on those issues. The main three perspectives used by sociologists today are the functionalist perspective, symbolic interactionism, and conflict perspective. Examining the aforementioned perspectives, this paper applies the perspectives to three social issues, which are high crime rates, high poverty rates,…

Table of Contents Sources of Organizational Conflict Levels of Organizational Conflict Analysis of Conflict and Possible Solution Conclusion References It goes without saying that conflict situations within organizations are currently inevitable. Conflict may occur at different levels  within people, between individuals within one group, and between various groups and organizations. Incompatible vision and objectives…

Definition and Analysis Conflict theory is a concept used in a wide range of disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, criminology, communication, education, among many others. This theory takes its roots in Carl Marxs teachings since class struggle is based completely on a conflict. Therefore, the main aim of Conflict theory is to give a framework…

Psychologist Henri Tajfel first introduced social identity theory in 1979. The theory posits that an individuals self-identity is rooted in social interactions or relations with other members of society (Hogg, 2018). This theory suggests that to develop a sense of self-worth, we invest in building meaningful statuses in the social groups to which we belong.…

Introduction In many modern societies, conflicts between states and within the states have resulted in many wars or sometimes-severe violence cases. The wars have resulted in immense destruction of lives and millions worth property. In addition, many conflicts have resulted in disruption of many political, social and economic organizations in many societies (Omotayo, 2005, p.2).…

Due to human nature, people very often come into conflict with each other. Differences of opinion or personal problems can be a cause for such disputes. However, any collision can be avoided by using specially designed conflict prevention methods. This essay aims to analyze the current conflict situation and apply the proposed resolution process to…

Table of Contents Introduction Pronatalism, Functionalism, and Conflict Theorists Conclusion References Introduction With the ever-changing social demographics around the globe, families are facing extinction. On the one hand, some want to continue parenthood, while on the other, people are opting not to have kids. Seccombe (2017) defines marriage as a legally recognized relationship consisting of…

Social conflict results from growing contradictions that appear as a conflict between diverse social groups. Social conflicts unavoidably arise and worsen as a result of the heterogeneity of society and variations in status and well-being. Because this process involves disputes and their resolution, Coser saw social conflicts as one of the prerequisites for societys progress.…

The understanding of whether a particular action is right or wrong depends on the perspective of a moral theory from which it is viewed. Deontological and consequential ethics are contrasting moral codes that often give contradictory views on different problems. According to Vaughn (2019), deontological ethics implies the vision of action as wrong or right…

Table of Contents Introduction with Thesis Statement Main Body Conclusion References Introduction with Thesis Statement Industrial revolution has impacts which are both economical and social with social scientists and philosophers working hard to have a clear understanding of the changes that are taking place. Marx found that there was class conflict between the proletariat and…