Inequality and Power

• The Conflict Paradigm explains inequality as generated and maintained by those in power.
• Various groups are pitted against each other in a struggle for wealth, power, and status.
• The powerful exploit everyone to engender false consciousness.
• The family maintains and reinforces social inequality.
• Patriarchal traditional family contributes to inequality of sexes.
• The roles of husbands are more valued than those of wives.
• Traditional family structure is unequal for women and children.
• Schools perpetuate social inequality by providing learning according to social background.
• Wealthy school districts have better facilities, technology, salaries, programs, and equipment.
• Elites will do anything to maintain their power.

Test your knowledge of the Conflict Paradigm and its impact on social inequality with this eye-opening quiz. Explore how various groups are pitted against each other in a struggle for wealth, power, and status, and how the powerful exploit everyone to engender false consciousness. Learn how the family and traditional family structure contribute to the inequality of sexes, and how schools perpetuate social inequality. See how elites will do anything to maintain their power, and discover how you can help break the cycle. Keywords: Conflict