Theories of Social Conflict

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Which of the following is a key concept in Karl Marx's theory of social conflict?

  1. Class struggle

  2. Social stratification

  3. Alienation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marx's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into classes, and that these classes are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

According to Max Weber, what is the main source of social conflict?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political power

  3. Cultural differences

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Weber argued that social conflict can be caused by a variety of factors, including economic inequality, political power, and cultural differences.

Which of the following is a key concept in Ralf Dahrendorf's theory of social conflict?

  1. Class conflict

  2. Authority conflict

  3. Interest conflict

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dahrendorf's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

According to Lewis Coser, what is the function of social conflict?

  1. To maintain social order

  2. To promote social change

  3. To strengthen social bonds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coser argued that social conflict can have a positive function in society, by maintaining social order, promoting social change, and strengthening social bonds.

Which of the following is a key concept in Pierre Bourdieu's theory of social conflict?

  1. Social capital

  2. Cultural capital

  3. Symbolic capital

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bourdieu's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different forms of capital, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Judith Butler's theory of social conflict?

  1. Performativity

  2. Subversion

  3. Hegemony

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Butler's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different identities, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Nancy Fraser's theory of social conflict?

  1. Social justice

  2. Recognition

  3. Distribution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fraser's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Amartya Sen's theory of social conflict?

  1. Capability

  2. Entitlement

  3. Freedom

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sen's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different capabilities and entitlements, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Martha Nussbaum's theory of social conflict?

  1. Human flourishing

  2. Social justice

  3. Capability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nussbaum's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Iris Marion Young's theory of social conflict?

  1. Social justice

  2. Recognition

  3. Oppression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Young's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Charles Tilly's theory of social conflict?

  1. Collective action

  2. Social movements

  3. Political opportunity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tilly's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Sidney Tarrow's theory of social conflict?

  1. Political opportunity

  2. Resource mobilization

  3. Framing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tarrow's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Donatella Della Porta's theory of social conflict?

  1. Social movements

  2. Political opportunity

  3. Cultural framing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Della Porta's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Manuel Castells' theory of social conflict?

  1. Network society

  2. Information technology

  3. Social movements

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Castells' theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

Which of the following is a key concept in Saskia Sassen's theory of social conflict?

  1. Global city

  2. Transnational migration

  3. Informality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sassen's theory of social conflict is based on the idea that society is divided into groups with different needs and interests, and that these groups are in conflict with each other over the control of resources.

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