Dahrendorf's Social Conflict Theory

Dahrendorf’s Social Conflict Theory suggests that society is structured around groups with differing interests, leading to ongoing conflict. Power and authority are distributed unevenly, creating tensions between those who hold power and those who seek it. These conflicts drive social change as oppressed groups challenge existing structures. Unlike theories that see society as harmonious, Dahrendorf emphasizes that conflict is natural and essential for progress, with social roles and hierarchies continuously evolving through these struggles.