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What do conflict theories emphasize in their analysis of society?
What do conflict theories emphasize in their analysis of society?
- Power dynamics and historical materialism (correct)
- Consensus and cooperation
- Harmony and social cohesion
- Individualism and self-interest
According to conflict theories, what do power differentials often draw attention to?
According to conflict theories, what do power differentials often draw attention to?
- Social harmony
- Class conflict (correct)
- Individual empowerment
- Consensus building
What do conflict theories represent attempts at?
What do conflict theories represent attempts at?
- Individual-level analysis of society
- Macro-level analysis of society (correct)
- Micro-level analysis of society
- Analysis of natural phenomena
Who are some historical political philosophers associated with having 'conflict theories'?
Who are some historical political philosophers associated with having 'conflict theories'?
What contrasts historically dominant ideologies, economies, currencies, or technologies according to conflict theories?
What contrasts historically dominant ideologies, economies, currencies, or technologies according to conflict theories?
Conflict theories argue that individuals and groups within society interact on the basis of agreement rather than conflict
Conflict theories argue that individuals and groups within society interact on the basis of agreement rather than conflict
Conflict theories emphasize social psychology, historical materialism, power dynamics, and their roles in creating power structures
Conflict theories emphasize social psychology, historical materialism, power dynamics, and their roles in creating power structures
According to conflict theories, power differentials often draw attention to class conflict
According to conflict theories, power differentials often draw attention to class conflict
Conflict theories represent attempts at the micro-level analysis of society
Conflict theories represent attempts at the micro-level analysis of society
Plato's idea of the tripartite soul of The Republic is associated with conflict theories
Plato's idea of the tripartite soul of The Republic is associated with conflict theories
