WHA T IS

CONFL IC T?
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CONFLICT OTHER
THEORY PERSPECTIVES
1. Functionalism: Conflict is temporary, it can be resolved
The basic principles of conflict theory
through negotiation and compromise.
include:
2. Symbolic Interactionism: conflict is not an inherent feature of
1. Society is characterized by inequality and
society but rather arises from individual interactions and
conflict
misunderstandings.
2. Social change is driven by conflict
3. Postmodernism: Conflict is not a natural part of society but
3. Institutions maintain the status quo
rather a construct that is used by those in power to maintain
4. Conflict is inevitable
their dominance.
 CAUSES AND
SOURCES
different causes and sources of conflict include:

Power struggles: Conflict can arise from a struggle for control or

dominance over resources, people, or decision-making
processes. For example, a power struggle between two siblings
over a shared toy can lead to conflict.

Scarce resources: When resources such as food, water, or money

are limited, conflict can arise as people compete for access to
these resources. For example, conflict can arise in a drought-
prone area when people compete for access to limited water
resources.

Differences in beliefs and values: Conflict can arise when

individuals or groups hold different beliefs, values, or opinions
about a particular issue. For example, political disagreements
can lead to conflict between people with different political
ideologies.

Misunderstandings: Conflict can arise from misunderstandings

or miscommunication between people. For example, a
disagreement between two friends may arise from a
misunderstanding of what was said or intended.

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by their results or consequences by the scenario in which they exist

Types of
Conflict

by the way in which they manifest

 1. by their results or
consequences
Primary: those that
directly affect the power
structures in society.
Example: The period of La
in the concession of contracts
Violencia, confrontation
between parties for the
control of power.
Secondary: These do not
affect power structures, but
do involve people's interests.
Example: Fraudulent dealings
for the construction of the
third stage of the
"transmilenio" in Bogotá, to
the detriment of citizens.
2. by the scenario in which they
exist

Social
National
International
 3. by the way in which they
manifest

Visible: The
Violent:
parties involved
Latent: The Includes
acknowledge
parties aggression,
the existence of
involved are hostility and
the conflict and
unaware of the groups in
express their
conflict, disagreement
disagreement in
ignore it or confront each
the spirit of
deny it. other in a
reaching
violent way.
agreements.