Question: who is called as the advocate of 'conflict theory'

title: Conflict theories
text: Conflict theories are 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 . Conflict theories draw attention to power differentials , such as class conflict , and generally contrast historically dominant ideologies . It is therefore a macro level analysis of society . Karl Marx is the father of the social conflict theory , which is a component of the four paradigms of sociology . Certain conflict theories set out to highlight the ideological aspects inherent in traditional thought . While many of these perspectives hold parallels , conflict theory does not refer to a unified school of thought , and should not be confused with , for instance , peace and conflict studies , or any other specific theory of social conflict .