Moreover, this theory was conveyed through the view of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, as gender discrimination in the workplace. It demonstrates social conflict from its two fundamental classes; the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, where the U.S. Federation is the bourgeoisie and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team is the proletariat. Likewise, this struggle between the owner and the players coincide with Basirico, Cashion, & Eshleman’s (2014), indication that “these two groups are in constant opposition of one another and, as a result, experience ongoing class conflict” (p.42). The conflict theory in this presentation displays the discomfort and unhappiness of the team players due to unfairness and favoritism, resulting in the scenario that men were the dominant force and women were inferior. Nonetheless, unlike other areas discussed under the conflict theory that was not expressed openly, the U. S. Women’s National Team, voiced their frustration and dissatisfaction to their employer. Despite futile attempts to persuade the U.S. Soccer Federation to comply with their demand for equal pay and fair treatment, the conflict between these two classes became a constructive force, as they united with a common goal and filed a suit against their employer. The U.S. Women's National Soccer …show more content…
In fact, it loiters amongst family members, emerges in organizations and is unduly present in the workplace. Basirico, Cashion, & Eshleman’s (2014), note how the conflict theory can be acclimated to ascertain the origin of conflict and with clarification, offer positive methods to remedy the conflict. Subsequently, when identified and resolved, conflict can be beneficial in attaining a mutual