Conflict theory

German-born philosopher (1818-1883)

concept in political and social science

society's categorization of its people into hierarchical groups based on socioeconomic factors

philosophy that sociological understanding's primarily use should be social reform

marxist notion of cultural dominance

perspectives in sociology and social psychology that emphasize a materialist interpretation of history, dialectical method of analysis, a critical stance toward existing social arrangements, and political program of revolution or, at least, reform

theory of the state

subdiscipline of sociology

phenomenon in political science