Conflict Theory

Conflict theory observes how the unrest in a society will cause it to change and evolve to relieve the tension.
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[@chissstardestroyer]

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[@mlee81]

so a couple thoughts to ponder. 1) Is there a society that is "stable"? 2) Is there a society that has ever shown "unity"? 3) Is there any society that accepts the "status quo"? The answers to those questions is no. History teaches us that there is "stability" is relative, unity is nonexistent with the exception of certain small segments that share a religious/ideological belief, and that the "status quo" is constantly being challenged by those in small and large groups.

[@ucirvinite]

A very interesting video. I'm only just learning about conflict theory, but I know enough about Marx to see that this video inaccurately portrays his view. Marx did not believe that there would be any "compromise" between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat that would form a new thesis. Indeed, Marx believed that all conflict in history was based on class. Once the proletariat overthrew their bourgeois masters (a revolution that was inevitable, he believed), a classless society would be born and conflict would cease; thus the End of History.

[@browneyes8747]

wtf? marx surly believe a End of History is impossible. Learn his theory of dialectics plz

[@browneyes8747]

@The Tullyman4.2068 marx didn't creat soviet union and communist china. besides, nationalism surly kills much more than communism. if you count the proportion of world population, colonism kills the most .

[@browneyes8747]

@The Tullyman4.2068 u lack the basic idea of sociology and history. if u cant go to college just study some online course before you comment on his theory. show some respect for a great philosopher and sociologist. the cold war was last century dude.

[@browneyes8747]

@The Tullyman4.2068 imagine 100k for some family is just like 100 for ur family. we just dont care so much about it. maybe ignorant is the reason why u cant afford 100k and why ur children also cant.

[@browneyes8747]

@The Tullyman4.2068 students loan? never thought of that and none of my friends need that. of course my parents pay for my tuition, you know few ivy students apply for a "students loan". they are even kind of proud of me because my uncle donates near one million to get his son enrolled. certainly we are all bourgeoisie according to marx. my grandparents in real estate and some heavy industry, they got my parents to wall… tbh i really hate marxism, much more than u hate it. but thats why i can see what a genius he is. however, he surly overestimate the power of the lower class, workers, farmers..... u never have the guts to overthrow ur overlords. actually maybe u contribute a little for my family wealth.

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Thank you for your videos Sydney Brown, I enjoyed this one as much as I did the video on functionalism.

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your handwriting soothes me.. i've never said that before and i'm not sure what it is.. perhaps i have this endless obligation to fully connect my crossed letters (T's and such) and this just affirmed that there is no need for that

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How does this & biology relate if you don't mind me asking?

[@Lil_Rascal]

@@genesis11am It’s been 5 years honey…. You waited until now to ask?

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Love your videos Sydney! They've helped me plenty with assignments on the the three ways of thinking in sociology

[@chissstardestroyer]

This "workers' revolt" has happened, but in the methods of the worker: unions and strikes as it turns out; to negotiate for better working conditions. A strike really is an act of desperation, as it helps no-one involved, it really is a mutual strangle-hold between management and labor, until one side gets sick of it and yields and asks to negotiate.

[@nosrednayrrek]

Great explanation, thanks. What presentation tools are you using?

[@seb02009]

I'm using Corel Painter 4 to draw and Screencast-O-Matic to capture the video, Garage Band for the voice over, and Adobe Premiere Pro to edit it all together.

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Sydney Brown Thanks fyi. Really impressed by your presentation.

[@cheriebaker7454]

Thanks for explaining these in such an easy way to understand. I'm doing introductory Sociology and this will help me a little more with my studies.

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Conclusion - The grind never stops.

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its very nice way and i can easily understand everything

[@jaymzhowlett3984]

For the great possibility that some people will synthesis false conclusions from the given information, it may be beneficial to expand on the historical consequences of the shift from capitalism to socialism. Overall thank you for the lesson.

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[@DavidRoblesmd]

Very nice. Thanks!

[@chissstardestroyer]

When I was a young man, of roughly 19 years old, I was working as a movie-usher. Well, one day, I remember running across a note that was distinctly socialist in nature, or appeared to be so in message, in the break-room. Not much of an obstacle to me overall, I was content in my job- it was the first job I'd had in the main-line working world that was working out overall pretty well; I could do it, in good conscience overall, and was pretty happy about that. Some sociologists would say I had very high self-control; and overall, so long as I am not cheated out of the wages I agreed to work for, I am content. Now, I had zero inclination to protest, ever, the working conditions I had encountered in that job, my bosses were pretty reasonable about working conditions they expected me to do, and I was rather content to work in that environment, I could do the work, which was a big one for me. I would be lying to engage in any workers' protest, by deeds if not by words.

[@chissstardestroyer]

Here's a functional idea: the former bosses, the factory owners; how'd they get their position? They maneuvered things to suit their liking; so they would if they didn't like how the new managers were operating, and the workers? Well, workers if they are unhappy with the working conditions they tend to strike if things get bad enough; almost never does this sort of thing come to "blows" at that. Even in Imperial Rome's days, the workers did go on strike- and it worked: they managed to negotiate a change in the labor conditions they were undergoing.

[@iwillknifeya]

Very well done. Keep up the great work!

[@RealBullbear]

I now understand this theory thanks!!

[@guy0Npage38XBL]

Helped me with an assignment, thank you!

[@bene2dak199]

very helpful......would love it if you slow down a bit.....i think its too fast

[@garethsnow4544]

very good thanks

[@metatron4890]

Also, isn't dialectics itself contested in analytic philosophy?

[@sanzr617]

Thank You , you are a lifesaver ever grateful

[@fairoozibnath349]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@lolotroll2]

Important to note that this is Fichte's interpretation of Marx, not necessarily what Marx said himself

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sydney, this is soooo good! way to hit the middle!

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[@barci758]

OMG. how the hell do i thank you??

[@XXKERRAXX]

This was sooo helpful omg thank you

[@camo7462]

There should not be an entire field of study (social science) devoted to this. It is as you say, a useful tool for understanding society, and one that a lot of people could benefit from understanding. But when so many people go to school and focus on social science we end up with a bunch of idealists with no real skills beyond their ability to complain that society is imperfect. That's not to say that people shouldn't speak up about the imperfections in society, but it would be a lot more productive if the people speaking up about the imperfections in a certain area of society actually knew something about that part of society. For example it would be much more productive if a woman with a degree in Physics were raising issues about women in Science rather than someone with a degree in womens' studies.

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Cam O I feel like the most intelligent capitalistic Jew right now because I've decided to learn this shit in my spare time ( enjoy it ) rather than take as a major in college and focus on a 'respected' subject instead

[@andrewaustin6459]

Its knowledge man. Those who find happiness in knowledge study social sciences. Not all of us are complainers

[@Lord_Pancakes]

Good video Sydney

[@ayodyaabayasiri1553]

Perfect! Thank you so much :)

[@parveezyatoo_123]

Is karl marx theory have any relevance todays world

[@jessijacobs8]

Perfect summary of the theory!!

[@fite-4-ever876]

in the beginning of the video, why where you seeking in past tens, as if that isn't still how things are setup.

[@xxzone5119]

where does 'class consciousness' fit in?

[@metatron4890]

Isn't labor theory of value contested in economics?

[@metatron4890]

SoyPocho yes, but in economics it is no longer mainstream. It would be like a physicist still thinking time was absolute.

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Hi Sydney, how we can reach to the text of this video?

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Do you think you could make a video like that on feminist theory "critical theory"?

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Man thankyou so much

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Thanks for the infos!

[@bisacool7339]

Bourgeoisie is the upper class where it is define today as middle class? Help

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

Never ending revolution based on the dialectical woo.

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Woot! Awesome! I would only suggest that you do something with that dead space at the end, such as credits, a logo, a jingle, links, etc. Maybe a "that's all folks" or "fin".

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This video was poem like.

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[@aardawgb]

Equivocation of the term "finally Socialism," when it should be said, "finally Communism," or "Marxism."

[@aardawgb]

Good presentation. Overall, well said.

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Thanks!

[@chissstardestroyer]

Basically, to solve all of society's problems: get man right, you get society right. Why do people not see that?

[@MrAgudo1313]

OK. Looks nice, in theory, but what is the final solution?--Will the proletariat take over the factories of the bourgeoisie, and then the bourgeoisie will become the new proletariat?--If the New Middle Class become the bourgeoisie, will the old bourgeoisie join the rank of the old proletariat . . . to become a New Proletariat?So my question remains: What is the solution?I believe there is none, for there always have been Rich and Poor. Strong and Weak. Healthy and Sick.Communism is not the answer, since then we will replace the Bourgeoisie-Proletariat with the New Elite (those in power) and the Comrades (those working). The New Elite will have the power and will decide how to dispose and give to the Comrades enough to eat and exist. Is that the solution?If we go with Socialism, then the Bourgeoisie and the Middle Class will have to work and pay (big taxes) to support all services and the rest of the population, which in turn will create a New Proletariat that without working ask and demand to have all their necessities guaranteed by the Government, without contributing anything to society.So, again, what is the solution to a Fair and Equitable Society?In my humble opinion, Capitalism with Freedom and Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness is the best por Society, for at least the Proletariat have a "dream and a goal" to become one day part of the Bourgeoisie.Just my way of thinking, anyways! Have a Good Day!

[@lebogangmoeti5643]

Luis Toledo in my opinion i think capitalism is toxic in its nature...First of all, some people are poor as a result of the conditions that are beyond their control and the goverment's failure to provide social welfare and aid would be to stigmatize the poor and marginalized...For me, equality is more important than freedom...capitalism is a system of exploitation and some people benefit at the expense of others...well thats not how it should be...everybody should live a better life, instead of dying of hunger and starvation while others live fancy lives...and again, it will be best if the state owns industries and businesses on behalf of individuals and rather allocate wealth equally among all citizens, coz capitalism might promote economic growth, however in case of crises (like economic recession) the consequences are devastating when businesses are own privately by individuals rather than the state..the state will have no power to help address problems arising from economic crise...Remember the 1929 Great Depression??

[@haggis58]

The first two minutes of this video is all you need to know about Marx thoughts as he did not recognized any sub classes. In other words you either owned the means of production or you sold your labour power for a wage or a salary.

[@Jessi-44]

Who else is here doing their assignments on Karl Marx?

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I have a theory 2

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*Click the subtitles button on the video.* *laughs ass off at subs*

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Where my twins at?

[@darienveal2576]

W.E.B DuBois (pronounce the B)

[@vanita16]

I don’t like sociology ugh it’s so confusing ! Some examples are basically the same for a few terms

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[@achilleswolf]

The person who presented this is unfamiliar with Marx, has not read Marx, and therefore presents a skewed non-value-free version of Marx..

[@kikotanto2980]

The vid do be kinda cringy and very inaccurate. I think another part of the problem is that they're teaching a set curriculum which is obviously skewed

[@anthonybostock]

antithesis

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[@postmodernityarmageddon]

Revisionist

[@sparklypaprika]

she keeps pronouncing bourgeoisie wrong and its driving me insane

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***** Like when people can't get it's/its right?

[@lauradana22]

I am watching your videos in order to see what makes a video of this kind popular. I am a reasonably patient person, but you are boring me to death. So I wandering what are you doing wrong. I think one problem is your voice, do some exercises, you are talking from your nose . Plus, you have absolutely no rhythm to give momentum to your voice. Secondly, you have no sense of space in your visuals, it looks unorganized. And lastly, your content has no story, is a presentation of some ideas... This is the main problem... anyway take it as feedback, and not hate...because it is no way hate

[@jessicalorene4437]

...dude. shut up.

[@dallasweaver4061]

A sounds-good theory, too bad the reality is the starvation of about 75 million people. In real sciences when a theory is shown not to work it is rejected. In common language, conflict theory is nonsense that excludes all the human interactions involved in trade, specialization, and mutually beneficial trade which creates wealth in the first place.

[@1naveedkhalid]

These are really helpful you are awesome !