No conflict theory is absolute

Conflict is a contradiction that arises between people when they solve certain issues in social or personal life.

The word "conflict" comes from Latin, which means "collision". Social conflict is a social phenomenon.

General theory of conflict

Conventionally, there are two approaches to the definition:

1. Focuses on actual actions.

2. Focuses on the motives of the action.

To the followers of the first approach, R. Mac, R. Snyder, who give a relatively narrow definition, considering the conflict to be only a social interaction between its participants having completely different views and values, can be considered. At the same time, hostility, competition, rivalry, etc. They are considered as sources of conflict.

The representative of the second approach is R. Darendorf, who resolutely opposed such a narrow approach. He believes that in the conflict it is also necessary to include psychological states and various kinds of collisions.

The theory of the conflict received a significant contribution from K. Marx. He developed the doctrine of contradiction, and also developed a model of the contradiction between different classes in society. Karl Marx is rightfully considered one of the creators of the theory of conflict.

From the dialectical doctrine follows the following theses:

1. The more unevenly distributed resources, the greater the contradiction between social groups.

2. The better the subordinates are aware of their own interests, the more doubts they creep about the distribution of resources.

3. The deeper the gap between the dominant social groups and subordinates, the stronger the conflict.

4. The more violent the conflict, the greater the redistribution of resources.

There is a theory of G. Simmel's conflict , according to which conflict in society is inevitable and it is impossible to prevent it. If K. Marx took "domination - subordination" for the basis, then Simmel - the processes of dissociation and association, representing society in the form of inextricably linked processes. He names the source of the conflict not only a clash of interests, but also a manifestation of hostility inherent in a person from the very beginning. Simmel singles out love and hate as the strongest factors that influence the conflict. From his teaching, one can single out the theses:

1. The more emotions among social groups involved in a conflict, the more acute the conflict will be.

2. The better the groups are grouped, the more acute the contradiction.

3. The contradiction is the stronger, the higher the cohesion of the participants.

4. The conflict is more acute if the groups involved in it are less isolated.

5. Conflict is sharper, if it turns into an end in itself, if it goes beyond individual interests.

The conflict theory of R. Darendorf analyzes opposition in both a small group and in society as a whole, clearly sharing roles and statuses.

Theses of the theory of Darendorf:

1. The more subgroups in the organization realize their own interests, the more likely the conflict will arise.

2. The more rewards are distributed to authorities, the more acute the contradiction will be.

3. If mobility between subordinates and leaders is low, then the conflict is sharper;

4. The increasing impoverishment of subordinates aggravates the conflict.

5. The less agreements between the conflicting parties are concluded, the more violent the confrontation.

6. The sharper the contradiction, the more changes it will cause, and their rates will be higher.

The theory of L. Kozer's social conflict is the most extensive. It follows that the social inequality that exists in any society, the psychological discontent of members of society, the tensions between individuals and groups - all of this, as a consequence, turns into a social conflict. This state of affairs can be characterized as a tense state between the true state of things and meanwhile, as it seems to social groups or individuals. Social conflict - the struggle for values, status, the possession of power, resources in which opponents neutralize or destroy an opponent.

When analyzing the theory of social conflict, such conclusions are suggested:

1. Conflict is a contradiction in different types and activities to overcome them.

2. Competition as a special kind of confrontation can be accompanied by a conflict, and maybe not, but the forms of struggle are used morally.

3. Rivalry can proceed calmly, but can go into conflict.

4. Competition is a peaceful type of competition.

5. Hostility as a readiness for confrontation, an internal attitude is not always present.

6. Crisis is the state of the system, but it is not always preceded by conflict.

But not a single theory of the above can be called absolute or universal.