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  • Essay / What is Conflict Theory in Sociology - 760

    Industrial Revolution and Growth of Cities - The Industrial Revolution was the result of inventions that led to the use of equipment for change and allowed people to organize the work. The growth of cities changed the way people made a living, it forced farmers to move to cities, which led to different problems that people had to face. 11. Karl Marx- Karl Marx proposed conflict theory along with dialectical materialism and alienation. Alienation is where the proletariat abandons its labor to the market.12. Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer-Charles Darwin wrote the book “On the Origin of Species” which led to the theory of evolution. Also created the theory of Social Darwinism. Herbert Spencer was considered the father of classical evolutionists. Herbert was also a continuator of the evolutionary approach of Auguste Comte. 13. Emile Durkheim- Durkheim is the creator of the theory of suicide. This theory has four forms: egoist, aluturist, anomic and fatalist. This theory has helped us understand suicide and how we can prevent such acts.14. Max Weber- Max produced many theories; However, some of his major theories include bureaucracy, traditional, charismatic authority, and rational and legal authority. All of these theories have contributed to the way we, as a society, understand and study these