Quiz - Conflict theory

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

• Emile Durkheim

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• Auguste Comte

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

• Upper class and middle class

• Bourgeoisie and proletariat

• Aristocracy and peasantry

• Intellectuals and workers

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

• Economic inequality is natural and beneficial for society.

• Economic inequality will lead to the dissolution of social classes.

• Economic inequality causes class consciousness and societal conflict.

• Economic inequality is irrelevant in capitalist societies.

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

• Technological advancements

• Political revolutions

• Economic exploitation and class struggle

• Cultural changes

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

• The existing social order and opposition to it

• The rich and the poor

• Urban and rural divisions

• Employers and employees

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

• Status quo remains unchanged

• Synthesis, creating a new state of affairs

• Stagnation in society

• Resolution through negotiation

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

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

• Through peaceful negotiations

• Through continuous conflicts and resolutions

• Through government policies

Conflict Theory has been applied to which historical struggles?

• Space exploration

• Civil rights movements and women's suffrage

• Agricultural revolutions

• Scientific discoveries

What aspect of society is not addressed by Conflict Theory?

• Economic inequality

• Mechanisms that maintain social stability

• Class struggle

• Societal transformation

Despite its limitations, Conflict Theory is valuable for understanding:

• The promotion of social harmony

• The complexities of societal stability

• The dynamics of societal change and inequality

• The benefits of capitalism