Conflict theories

Conflict theories are perspectives in political philosophy and sociology which argue that individuals and groups (social classes) within society interact on the basis of conflict rather than agreement, while also emphasizing social psychology, historical materialism, power dynamics, and their roles in creating power structures, social movements, and social arrangements within a society. Conflict theories often draw attention to power differentials, such as class conflict, or a conflict continuum. Power generally contrasts historically dominant ideologies, economies, currencies or technologies.

Extends: [Conflict theory](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Conflict theory), [Social change](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Social change), [Sociological theories](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Sociological theories), [Theories of history](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Theories of history), [Identity politics](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Identity politics)