Examining Conflict through Marxist Theory

Conflict Theories-A Comparison
Recognized as the originator of scientific socialism, and a revolutionary critic (Beiharz, 2005), Karl Marx’s theory was one that was based on the ideology that social class differences produces inequality which is the premise of continual conflict making it inevitable (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Through the lens of Marx, the existing society was divided between two classes being referenced as dominant, however, is inclusive of capitalist and workers describe as the bourgeoisie and proletariat (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In the first place, according to Marx, historically, society has always been viewed as having a struggle over resources which was ultimately initiated by capitalism thus,

Likewise, “neo Marxist theories” are irrelevant in today’s society (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Interest groups were highlighted by Bell, on the other hand, Riesman referenced veto groups as political power sources in the United states; however, both group are seen as countervailing power (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In other words as groups form and organize in order to promote their personal interest, equally, other groups form in opposition to block their actions and efforts for the prevention of having too much control (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In this model, policy is not mandated by the elite, however, by the same token, veto groups plays a major role making certain it goes through the legislative process (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda,

Moreover, the concepts of Marxian and elite theory denotes people without power will eventually succumb to the acceptance of lower standards in view of their health and well-being as they are blinded by the exploitation (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In light of this, social workers may view this as a need to rescue those that are victimized with sought out solutions seeing this interest group as being oppressed by their opponents (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Social workers are held accountable to the ethical commitment of challenging social injustice mainly in regards to those that oppressed and vulnerable (Code of Ethics, n.d.). The vast aspects of the theories given aids in the knowledge and concepts which allows us to understand factors that are political, historical, and economical and how it impacts the lives of people (Robbins,