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What is the Conflict paradigm and what does it explain?
What is the Conflict paradigm and what does it explain?
The Conflict paradigm explains inequalities in societies based on factors like race, gender, age, religion, ability, and socioeconomic status (SES).
What is SES and how is inequality maintained?
What is SES and how is inequality maintained?
SES is a combination of income, education, and occupation. Inequality is maintained through structures of wealth, power, and status.
What is the focus of the Conflict paradigm and where does inequality exist?
What is the focus of the Conflict paradigm and where does inequality exist?
The Conflict paradigm is interested in analyzing societal elements from the perspective of power and control. Inequality exists in all societies around the globe.
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- The Conflict paradigm explains inequalities in societies based on factors like race, gender, age, religion, ability, and socioeconomic status (SES).
- SES is a combination of income, education, and occupation.
- Inequality is maintained through structures of wealth, power, and status.
- The war in Iraq was fought to extend American power and create an American empire.
- The September 11 attacks were caused by American foreign policy towards the Middle East, including support for Israel and dictatorial regimes.
- The Bourgeoisie (US and Western Europe) has exploited the people and resources of the Middle East without offering support.
- The terrorists attacked centers of American power (World Trade Center, Pentagon, and US Capital) as representatives of the Proletariat.
- Conflict paradigm is interested in analyzing societal elements from the perspective of power and control.
- Inequality exists in all societies around the globe.
- Conflict paradigm is focused on analyzing the inequalities that exist based on various aspects of master status.
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Are you interested in understanding the inequalities that exist in society based on factors like race, gender, age, religion, and socioeconomic status? Do you want to learn about the Conflict paradigm and how it analyzes power and control in society? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the Conflict paradigm and gain a deeper understanding of how inequalities are maintained through structures of wealth, power, and status. Explore the causes behind the war in Iraq and the September 11 attacks, and learn about the exploitation of resources in