Ralf Dahrendorf: Conflict Theory; Compare Conflict & Functionalist Theory | Sociology (1/2 )

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Chapters:
0:00 Ralf Dahrendorf
0:12 Conflict Theory
1:27 Comparing Conflict Theory With Functionalist Theory
3:00 Criticism of Conflict Theory
4:04 Dahrendorf’s Theory
7:32 MCQ About Conflict Theory

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Conflict theory
Originated in 1950s
Studies social structure and institutions
Reaction to structural functionalism
Roots found in Marxian theories and Simmel’s work on social conflict
Superseded by Neo-Marxian theories
Comparing conflict theory with functionalist theory
Criticism of conflict theory
Ignores order and stability perspective
One dimensional
Ideologically radical
Underdeveloped theory
Not true to Marxist theory
Derivative theory from structural functionalism, never divorced from the same
Dahrendorf’s theory
Work – Antithesis, 1958
Conflict Theory of Society
Macro perspective
Enforced constraint holds the society together
Two faces of society:
Conflict
Consensus
Conflict examines conflict of interest and coercion that binds the society
Whereas,
Consensus values integration

Sociological theories should be based on conflict and consensus
Both the terms are interrelated
Co-exist
Prerequisites for each other
Prior consensus or integration is a must for conflict and vice-versa (eg. Alliance) #ugcnet #doorsteptutor #examrace