conflict resolution

Running head : CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Solving Disagreements

An Understanding on Conflict Resolution

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Resolving a conflict denotes that one must be aware of relevant cases that may have transcribed in the past so as to have a guide . I personally believe that the use of conflict theory as a guide in resolving disagreements is an effective and efficient way . I had my share of dilemma in the society , simple events such as conflict with individuals in the community . There is no other means professional

in resolving conflicts other than following the law . If all are educated of the laws and regulations then people are urged to understand and resolve

Conflict theory refutes the assumptions of the functionalist perspective . Part of the reason to this is that conflict theory asserts that the society or any other body of organization functions in to make every individual participant in the organization and the rest of the groups struggle for the maximization of the benefits . These struggles , on the other hand , contribute to the changes within the society which include revolutions or changes in the political system or structure . One of the more radical presuppositions argued by conflict theory includes the idea that the whole society is eternally under conflict which is grounded on the belief that social changes inevitably arise in to maximize benefits . There are also moderate assumptions such as the belief that conflict and custom are always intertwined

One way to understand conflict theory is in terms of the pyramid structure . In this structure , the elite class of the society defines and dictates the terms or conditions to the bigger masses . The existing laws , traditions as well as institutions are crafted in to serve the purpose of supporting those who are in power either from tradition or from the perception of the society . In essence , conflict theory ascertains the idea that there are ways in which those in power keep and stay in power . These `ways ' to sustain power are results or accompaniments of the various social changes brought about by the need to maximize social benefits

Reference

Wells , A (1979 . Conflict Theory and Functionalism : Introductory Sociology Textbooks , 1928-1976 . Teaching Sociology , 6 (4 , 429

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