Class Conflict

Ralf Dahrendorf’s Views on Conflict Theory: A Sociological Analysis

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Ralf Dahrendorf’s Views on Conflict Theory: A Sociological Analysis

Introduction Ralf Dahrendorf (1929–2009) was a German-British sociologist, political scientist, and liberal thinker whose works significantly reshaped modern conflict theory in sociology. His most influential contribution lies in redefining social conflict within the framework of structural-functionalism and Marxism. At a time when Talcott Parsons and other functionalists emphasized social order, stability, and integration, Ralf Dahrendorf … Read more

Marxian Approach to Stratification: A Sociological Perspective

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Functional Approach to Stratification: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Marxian Approach to Stratification Social stratification, the structured inequality of individuals and groups in society, has been a central concern of sociology. Different theorists have analyzed why inequality exists, how it persists, and its consequences for social life. Karl Marx’s viewpoint is still among the most revolutionary and significant of them. The Marxian … Read more

Class Conflict by Karl Marx: A Sociological Perspective

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Why Karl Marx’s Class Conflict Still Shapes 2025 Society

Introduction Karl Marx remains one of the most influential figures in sociology, not only because of his comprehensive critique of capitalism but also for his conceptualization of class conflict as the driving force of historical development. His ideas transcend economics and political theory, deeply embedding themselves in the sociological imagination. Marx viewed society as an … Read more