1. Sociology Theory A 3-Legged Stool
Functionalist
Conflict

2. Conflict Theory Karl Marx (1818-1883)
Key Idea
Society has always had 2 groups
Have Nots
Proletariat
Haves
Bourgeoisie

3. Conflict Theory This is what is….
Haves
Have Nots
Owners of production control the resources so…
Owners have the power
Power is limited…. They want to maintain their power.
Do not own production, but depend on it.
Do not have significant power
Have nots want to be haves…

4. Conflict Theory In Practice
Motivation for John?
Earnings - Profit
Material Wealth
Autonomy
Flexibility
Motivation for worker?
Earnings – Wages
Stability

5. Why does this cause conflict?
What does John pay the employee????
What does the employee do when s/he is unhappy with the pay or conditions?
How does John balance the demand for pay with the desire for profit?

6. How do the Haves maintain power?
FALSE CONSCIOUSNESS
Give only as much as you must to prevent uprising.
Change the belief structure to promote “settling”
“You have it pretty good there fella!”

7. How can the Have Nots gain power?
Develop COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Power in numbers