Karl Marx is the person who coined the term "conflict theory". He was using it in explaining conflict that resulted from the differences between social classes. Karl Marx said conflict resulted from the power differences between the social classes. His cure was the state should own all the property and industries then everyone should work for the common good of all.
Conflict theory, coined by Karl Marx, examines the inevitable struggle between different social classes generated by inequalities in wealth and power. Marx believed that capitalism creates conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, leading to social change. The theory emphasizes that societal conflicts arise from competition over limited resources.
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