Yes, I believe Realistic Conflict Theory definitely relate to the United States general population. The general population is classified into different classes according, especially to one’s race, nationality, sexual orientation and beliefs. The idea of belonging to a certain group evokes people to separate themselves from other group in order to preserve their individual group. For ex, the increased population of Hispanic (Mexican) immigrants threatens American born citizens, because American born citizens dislike the idea of Hispanic immigrants taking over their jobs, education, healthcare and other resources. Even though US is a melting pot, the concept of being over populated by a certain group like this increases prejudice against the
