In this paper, I will discuss the Conflict Theory, initially proposed by the famous philosopher Karl Marx. In particular, I will explore how police brutality that exists in all cities is an example of social conflict in our society.
Conflict theory is a theoretical framework where society is composed of groups in competition.
In each society, there are small groups who have control and those groups exploit those who do not have any control. In this case, the police are the ones who have control, and the minorities are the ones without control. Karl Marx and Max Weber believe that society is constantly changing, not gradually, but randomly and at an alarming rate. They believe that we need inequality to survive, and struggle among social classes is the norm. In the United States, people of white race are the in the majority.