Pop Flashcard - Conflict theory Review

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Who is the philosopher credited with the development of Conflict Theory?

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Karl Marx

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According to Karl Marx, what are the two primary classes in a capitalist society?

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Bourgeoisie and proletariat

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What is the central idea of Conflict Theory regarding economic inequality?

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Economic inequality causes class consciousness and societal conflict.

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According to Marx's theory, what is the driving force behind societal transformation?

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Economic exploitation and class struggle

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What is the concept of thesis and antithesis in Conflict Theory?

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The existing social order and opposition to it

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In the context of Conflict Theory, what is the outcome of the conflict between thesis and antithesis?

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Synthesis, creating a new state of affairs

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How does Conflict Theory explain societal change in the long term?

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Through continuous conflicts and resolutions

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Conflict Theory has been applied to which historical struggles? Space exploration, Civil rights movements and women's suffrage, Agricultural revolutions, Scientific discoveries

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Civil rights movements and women's suffrage

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What aspect of society is not addressed by Conflict Theory?

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Societal transformation

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Despite its limitations, Conflict Theory is valuable for understanding:

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The dynamics of societal change and inequality