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SOCIOLOGY A Outcome 1 Joanne McAteer Conflict Theory Conflict theory is different to the consensus perspective in that it does not take for granted that there will automatically be co- operation, harmony and agreement among different groups in society. It is more focused on the inequalities with regard to power and wealth, and how some groups have more wealth than others and can therefore have power over other groups. These groups are constantly competing with each other. For example, workers want high wages, but employers want to pay them as little as possible. NHS patients want to receive a high standard of health care, but doctors have to work within their budgets. Therefore, society is made up of different competing groups, not groups working as a team. Each group has it's own interests in mind, and society is the result of how power and wealth may decide which group has the last say...

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