Category: Conflict

  • Conflict Theories: Gay Marriages and Feminism

    Table of Contents Introduction Is Same Sex Marriage Feminist Matter? Do they Mind the children? Conclusion Reference List Introduction The information provided by research and theories usually work to intimidate certain groups; for instance, the minorities like gay and feminists. Because of such daunting perspectives on research and theory, many people do not trust research…

  • Dealing with Conflict in Healthcare Settings

    Table of Contents Introduction Essence and Ways to Avoid Conclusion Reference Introduction Management and organization of work in medical institutions are difficult since it is necessary to combine responsibilities and actions into functional units, determine the lines of communication, and develop coordination models. A rank hierarchy is an effective form of organizing the work in…

  • Homosexuality as a Problem in the Conflict Theory

    The term “sexual behavior” encompasses various actions that people engage in to show their sexuality. Sexual arousal is a part of these behaviors’ biological and cultural aspects. Sociologists in sexuality study sexual attitudes and behaviors rather than physical anatomy or physiology. Sexiness is defined as a person’s ability to have sexual thoughts and emotions (Lumen…

  • Conflict and Functionalism Theories

    Functionalism theory Functionalism theory developed from the work of Durkheim, who evaluated how part of society unite to form a whole society (Andersen and Taylor, 20). The theory gives an account of each section of society that comes together to build a whole society. According to functionalism theory, each part and institution depend on each…

  • Theories of Conflict Resolution

    Table of Contents Relationship Conflict Need Theory Need for Power Need for Affiliation Need for Achievement Attribution Theory References Relationship Conflict In human services, relationship conflict arises from differences in style, negative emotional interactions, matters of taste, and personality among two or more individuals. In an organization, individuals are often thrown together with no intention…

  • Social Movement Theory: An Analysis of the Class Conflict Social Movement Theory and Lenin’s Social Movement Theory

    This paper analyzes the class conflict social movement theory and Lenin’s social movement theory. Class conflict refers “to the antagonism that occurs within the society as a result of competing for socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes” (Tarrow 23). Class conflict can be manifested in various forms. This can be in the…

  • The Veil Conflict: Wearing Religious Symbols in Schools

    French President Jacques Chirac’s ban in March 2004 on wearing any religious symbols in schools caused unrest in the country. First of all, history shows that the formulation of explicit religious symbols that markedly separate groups of students did not legally include wearing a headscarf, but in practice, many teachers and principals had different opinions…

  • Examples of Conflict Between Personal and Professional Values

    Table of Contents Introduction Social injustices without personal-professional value conflict Social injustices eliciting personal-professional value conflict Professional and Personal Values Conflict: Example Case Dealing with personal-professional values conflict Conclusion Reference List Introduction The profession of a social worker is meant to enhance human wellbeing by helping the needy people. In addition, it focuses on the…

  • Conflict Theory: Background, Critical Aspects, and Personal Views

    Abstract Different concepts exist that make it possible for people to learn more about societies. Conflict theory is one of those models and it is believed to have originated from the works of Karl Marx. This model theory is informative and capable of describing the origin of class differences and struggles. Wright Mills, Antonio Gramsci,…

  • Functionalism vs. Conflict Theory on Social Stratification

    Despite considerable efforts toward global equality in recent years, society, in general, is still prone to stratification. People around the world experience severe discrimination, which is detrimental to society’s overall development. The issue can be examined from various perspectives and the points of view of functionalism and conflict theory. The purpose of this essay is…