(Prelim) - Consensus and Conflict Theory
(Prelim) - Consensus and Conflict Theory
(Prelim) - Consensus and Conflict Theory
Consensus and
Conflict Theory
Keilyn Andes II-Science
Consensus Theories Conflict Theories
Shared norms and values as Emphasize the dominance of
fundamental to society some social groups
Focus on social order based See social order as
on tacit agreements manipulation and control by
Social change occurs in slow dominant groups
and orderly fashion Social change occurs rapidly
and in a disorderly fashion
Consensus
-is a general or widespread agreement
among all members of a particular
society.
Conflict
-is a clash between ideas, principles
and people.
Consensus
Examine value integration
in society
Absence of conflict is seen Conflict
the equilibrium sets on a
general or widespread Examine conflicts of interest
agreement among all and coercion that holds society
members of a particular together.
Can be COVERT or OVERT.
society.
Focus on the heterogeneous
nature of society and the
differential distribution of
political and social power -
Horton and Hunt (1984)
What is the
Schools contribute to the
unequal distribution of people
into jobs in society.
impact of
conflict theory
Powerful members - best positions
in the Philippine
education
Less powerful groups system?
(minority, ethnic, racial and
women) - lowest rank
Conflict Theorist
are interested in how society's institutions - the
family, government, religion, education, and the
media - may help to maintain the privileges of some
groups and keep others in a subservient positions.
Consensus Theory
is concerned with the maintenance or continuation
of social order in society, in relation to accepted
norms, values, rules and regulations as widely
accepted or collectively by the society or within a
particular society itself.
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