A. Conflict Theories

Conflict theories start from the observation that in most societies there are ___ ___ between different ___ ___.

Conflict theories start from the observation that in most societies there are social inequalities between different social groups.

Conflict theorists argue that in these circumstances it is difficult to achieve ___ in society, as what serves the interests of the ___ or ___ ___ may go directly against the interests of ___ ___ lower down in society.

Conflict theorists argue that in these circumstances it is difficult to achieve consensus in society, as what serves the interests of the powerful or dominant groups may go directly against the interests of subordinate groups lower down in society.

Conflict theorists use the concept of ___ to describe how ___ ___ put across ideas that justify their own ___ and help make the existing social system appear ___ and ___.

Conflict theorists use the concept of ideology to describe how powerful groups put across ideas that justify their own position and help make the existing social system appear fair and legitimate.

Conflict theorists argue that in societies where there is ___, conflicts will always exist, though they may only ___ ___ from time to time.

Conflict theorists argue that in societies where there is inequality, conflicts will always exist, though they may only erupt openly from time to time.