The conflict theory is one of three major ideologies of sociology that
             explains social life. It conveys life as a constant struggle between groups
             for power and scarce resources. This rationale was established by Karl Marx
             , who observed small, powerful groups exploiting the people in social classes
             below them. Marx and other conflict theorists believe that we need inequality
             to survive, and struggle among social classes is normal.
             The conflict theory best explains social life than other theories for
             many reasons. One being it explains the inequalities of money, gender, class,
             and age in the most accurate way. These types of characteristics obviously
             create advantages and disadvantages for people. They inadvertently establish
             every person into a group that either benefit, or is handicapped by their
             Conflict theory also justifies the social change. It illustrates society as
             unstable and enharmonic with unpredictable changes. Marx predicted that
             ruling groups including capitalism will ultimately fall to their own
             exploitation of lower classes. This is proven by revolutions, fallen
             governments, war, and other dramatic shifts of power.
             The conflict outlook accounts for the force for action held by the high
             elite classes and their effect on politics. This so called "power elite"
             control government through inner ties with political leaders and money. With
             many already being members of government they control what will be the
             standards for the classes below them and decide on their own gains in
             politics. The wealthiest people in America that control major corporations by
             no mishap are selected as the President's ambassadors and cabinet members.
             They do whatever is possible to get their share of profits and maintain their
             Conflict theory depicts religion for what it is, a escape and sense of
             purpose for people. A quote from Karl Marx shows the conflict theorist's
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