Conflict Theory

MODULE 4: CONCEPTS AND
PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIAL

SCIENCE THEORIES
CONFLICT THEORY
OBJECTIVES:
◦Explain the concept and principles of Conflict

Theory.
◦Associate the concept and principles of
Conflict Theory to real and present situations.
◦Make a critique on the laws/policies
implemented by the government in
addressing the social inequalities.
REVIEW:
1. Who saw the similarities between society and the

human body and argued that just as the various
organs of the body work together to keep the body
functioning, the various parts of society work together
to keep society functioning?
Answer: HERBERT SPENCER

REVIEW:
2.Who was the proponent of Structural

Functionalism Theory?
Answer: EMILE DURKHEIM

REVIEW:
3. Who suggested that individuals have

physiological and instrumental needs that
need to be provided by the instutitions, in
order for individuals to function well in the
society?
Answer: BRONISLAW MALINOWSKI

REVIEW:
4. Which of these shows the Manifest function
of Media?
A. To inform people of the current news and
issues.
B. To create black propaganda against
politicians.
Answer: A. To inform people of the current news and issues.

REVIEW:
5. Which of these is the Latent Function of
the Family?
A. To reproduce
B. To make their offsprings as the
retirement investment.
Answer: B. To make their offsprings as the retirement investment.

It refers to the class of
wage workers who were
engaged in industrial
production and whose
chief source of income
was derived from the sale
of their labor power.
PROLETARIAT
It is a French word
which means the
middle class people.
BOURGEOISIE
It is an economic and
political system in
which a country's trade
and industry are
controlled by private
owners for profit.
CAPITALISM
CONFLICT THEORY
◦ It is a sociopolitical theory
◦ Who is Karl Marx?
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scientist, historian, and
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known as Marxism
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competition for limited
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CONFLICT THEORY
◦It seeks to explain political and economic

events in terms of an ongoing struggle over
finite resources. In this struggle, Marx
emphasizes the antagonistic relationship
between social classes, in particular the
relationship between the bourgeoisie (owner
of the capital) and the proletariat (working
class)
4 Primary Principles of CONFLICT THEORY
Bourgeoisie vs.
1. Competition
Proletariat
◦ constant and, at times, an
overwhelming factor in nearly
every human relationship and
interaction
◦ exists as a result of the scarcity of
resources, including material
resources—money, property,
commodities, and more.
Marx claims that Proletariats are

victims of Alienation:
1. Alienation from one's product
2. Alienation from the act of production
3. Alienation from one's human nature
4. Alienation from other workers and
society.
2. Structural inequality/Social Inequality

The human relationships and social
structures all experience inequalities of
power. In this way, some individuals and
groups inherently develop more power and
reward than others. Following this, those
individuals and groups that benefit from a
particular structure of society tend to work
to maintain those structures as a way of
retaining and enhancing their power.
3. Revolution
Marx theorized that, as the working class and poor
were subjected to worsening conditions, a collective
consciousness would raise more awareness about
inequality, and this would potentially result in revolt. If,
after the revolt, conditions were adjusted to favor the
concerns of the proletariat, the conflict circle would
eventually repeat but in the opposite direction. The
bourgeoisie would eventually become the aggressor
and revolter, grasping for the return of the structures
that formerly maintained their dominance.
4. War
◦ Conflict theorists tend to see war as either a
unifier or as a "cleanser" of societies. In conflict
theory, war is the result of a cumulative and
growing conflict between individuals and
groups and between entire societies. In the
context of war, a society may become unified
in some ways, but conflict still remains between
multiple societies. On the other hand, war may
also result in the wholesale end of a society.
Why do you
need to
know about To understand the reasons for
Conflict tension between people in
Theory?
different socioeconomic
classes, as well as employers
and employees; the
government and its citizens
and other structures in the
society.
POLITICAL ANALYSTS AT WORK
As a group of Political Analysts, your task is to:

1. Search and identify one law or policy made by the
government that aims to address the problems encounter by
the following:
Group 1- Effects of inflation to employees (Wage and salary)
Group 2- Inheritance status of illegitimate children (Family)
Group 3- Status of Indigenous people and their ancestral lands
(Indigenous People)

1. Search and identify one law or policy made by the
government that aims to address the problems encounter
by the following:
Group 4- Modernization of Jeepneys (Transportation)
Group 5- Alleviation of Poverty (Economy)
Group 6- Right of all to education (Education)

2. Based on your accumulated facts and
evidences, give a rate from 1 to 10 (10 being the
highest and 1 being the lowest) if the policy or law
is implemented and has a good effect in
addressing the conflict.

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MODULE 4: CONCEPTS AND

PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIAL

◦Explain the concept and principles of Conflict

1. Who saw the similarities between society and the

Answer: HERBERT SPENCER

2.Who was the proponent of Structural

Answer: EMILE DURKHEIM

3. Who suggested that individuals have

Answer: BRONISLAW MALINOWSKI

Answer: A. To inform people of the current news and issues.

Answer: B. To make their offsprings as the retirement investment.

◦It seeks to explain political and economic

Marx claims that Proletariats are

2. Structural inequality/Social Inequality

As a group of Political Analysts, your task is to:

As a group of Political Analysts, your task is to:

As a group of Political Analysts, your task is to:

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