Conflict Perspectives

Definition of Conflict Perspectives

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Conflict Perspectives: Sociological perspectives that focus on the inherent divisions of societies with social inequality and the way these social divisions give rise to different and competing interests. The central assumption is that social structures and cultural ideas tend to reflect the interests only of some members of society rather than society as a whole. This contrasts with consensus or functionalist perspectives which assume a foundation of common interest among all members of society. Marxism and feminism are examples of conflict perspectives. See: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.

Conflict Perspectives: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Conflict Perspectives. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada