Ralf Dahrendorf: Conflict Theory; Compare Conflict & Functionalist Theory | Sociology (1/2 )

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Conflict Theory 0:18 Origin of Conflict Theory 1:06 Marxian Roots and Simmel's Influence 1:27 Conflict Theory vs. Functionalist Theory 3:00 Criticisms of Conflict Theory This lecture explains Ralf Dahrendorf's conflict theory, exploring its 1950s origins as a direct reaction to structural functionalism, alongside its roots in Marxian and Simmelian thought. We examine the key differences between the conflict and functionalist perspectives—focusing on cohesion, power, coercion, and equilibrium—and analyze major criticisms of conflict theory. Grasping these fundamental differences is vital for navigating complex theoretical questions in major competitive examinations like the UGC NET. Complete preparation: https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/U... All Exams: https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/ #Sociology #UGCNET #ConflictTheory #RalfDahrendorf #SociologyLectures #Functionalism #SociologicalTheory #UGCNETSociology #Examrace #Doorsteptutor #IASoptionalSociology ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ NTA NET Sociology - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/U... IAS Mains Sociology - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/I... NTA NET Paper 1 Online Crash Course - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/U... NTA NET Paper 1 Mock papers - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/U... NTA NET Paper 1 Practice questions - https://www.doorsteptutor.com/Exams/U... NTA NET Paper 1 Postal Course - https://www.examrace.com/NTA-UGC-NET/... NCERT, Yojana, Kurukshetra, Down to Earth, Science, Social Studies and More interesting topics subscribe at Examrace:    / examrace   NCERT, Yojana, Kurukshetra, Down to Earth, Science, Social Studies and More interesting topics subscribe at ExamraceHindi:    / examracehindi   For classes nursery to class 5 videos subscribe to FunProf:    / funprof   For Science Class 11-12 and important topics subscribe to DoorStepTutor:    / doorsteptutor   Chapters: 0:00 Ralf Dahrendorf 0:12 Conflict Theory 1:27 Comparing Conflict Theory With Functionalist Theory 3:00 Criticism of Conflict Theory 4:04 Dahrendorf’s Theory 7:32 MCQ About Conflict Theory #sociologicaltheories #conflict #dahrendorf #ugc-net #ralfdahrendorf #conflicttheory #comparingconflicttheorywithfunctionalisttheory #criticismofconflicttheory #dahrendorf’stheory #mcqaboutconflicttheory #testprep Conflict theory Originated in 1950s Studies social structure and institutions Reaction to structural functionalism Roots found in Marxian theories and Simmel’s work on social conflict Superseded by Neo-Marxian theories Comparing conflict theory with functionalist theory Criticism of conflict theory Ignores order and stability perspective One dimensional Ideologically radical Underdeveloped theory Not true to Marxist theory Derivative theory from structural functionalism, never divorced from the same Dahrendorf’s theory Work – Antithesis, 1958 Conflict Theory of Society Macro perspective Enforced constraint holds the society together Two faces of society: Conflict Consensus Conflict examines conflict of interest and coercion that binds the society Whereas, Consensus values integration Sociological theories should be based on conflict and consensus Both the terms are interrelated Co-exist Prerequisites for each other Prior consensus or integration is a must for conflict and vice-versa (eg. Alliance) #ugcnet #doorsteptutor #examrace