Social Work is a career that you can make a significant impact on people’s lives. Social work is a spectacular career choice. However, working in this profession as a social work it can and will be challenges that will occur. Conflict Theory is a board term that consist of several theories that unite with other theories about the nature of social phenomena. Conflict Theory is the term that will be use a lot within this profession. Within this line of profession, there are varying perspectives on the existence of conflict and the result of its persistence. I will be discussion, the similarities and differences among Marxist, Mill (Power Elite), and interest group (pluralist) theory. In addition, I will be discussion the theories that are applied
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Although, the three theories among Marxist, Mill (The Power Elite) and Interest Group theory, they are somewhat similarities, however, there are some differences. Marxist and Interest Group theory both believe and political, economic social power reside in the hands of the wealthy.
The Mill (Power Elite) theory believe a different theory. They believe According to Power Elite (1956), “Mills outlined a historical analysis of power relations in the United States and proposed a model of elite rule comprising three interlocking bases of power: industrial, political, and military.” P.69 In addition, According to “Mills, preindustrial society in the United States was characterized by competing interest groups rather than an elite.” P.69
In contrast, interest groups, unlike elites, undergo constant change as people coalesce around specific interests and issues. E.g. within an interest group, if any one group becomes too powerful, a veto group forms in opposition to restore the balance of …show more content…
As a social worker, it is our job to always focus on why society functions the way it does by focusing more on the relationships between the social change. E.g. changing of the laws, education and religion all play a major role when dealing with the public within the community. As a social worker, we practice working together to promote social justice for the injustice of our clients, as well as, stability for our
Although, the three theories among Marxist, Mill (The Power Elite) and Interest Group theory, they are somewhat similarities, however, there are some differences. Marxist and Interest Group theory both believe and political, economic social power reside in the hands of the wealthy.
The Mill (Power Elite) theory believe a different theory. They believe According to Power Elite (1956), “Mills outlined a historical analysis of power relations in the United States and proposed a model of elite rule comprising three interlocking bases of power: industrial, political, and military.” P.69 In addition, According to “Mills, preindustrial society in the United States was characterized by competing interest groups rather than an elite.” P.69
In contrast, interest groups, unlike elites, undergo constant change as people coalesce around specific interests and issues. E.g. within an interest group, if any one group becomes too powerful, a veto group forms in opposition to restore the balance of …show more content…
As a social worker, it is our job to always focus on why society functions the way it does by focusing more on the relationships between the social change. E.g. changing of the laws, education and religion all play a major role when dealing with the public within the community. As a social worker, we practice working together to promote social justice for the injustice of our clients, as well as, stability for our