Types of Conflict Theory
Conflict theory is most commonly associated with Marxism, but as a reaction to functionalism and the positivist method may also be associated with number of other perspectives, including:
- Critical theory
- Feminist theory: The advocacy of social equality for women and men, in opposition to patriarchy and sexism.
- Postmodern theory: An approach that is critical of modernism, with a mistrust of grand theories and ideologies.
- Post-structural theory
- Postcolonial theory
- Queer theory: A growing body of research findings that challenges the heterosexual bias in Western society.
- World systems theory
- Race-Conflict Approach: A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between people of different racial and ethnic categories.
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