Social Conflict Theory in Studying the Conflict in Northern Ireland

The aim of this paper is to discuss the usefulness of social conflict theory as a theoretical framework for analyzing the conflict in Northern Ireland. The social conflict theories under consideration are Lewis Coser's functionalist theory of conflict, Ralf Dahrendorf's theory, and Randall...

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Published in:Polish sociological review 2016-01 (193), p.119-136
Main Author: SZCZECIŃSKA-MUSIELAK, EWA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict theory
Cultural identity
Dahrendorf, Ralf
Ethnic relations
Ethnicity
Minority & ethnic violence
Scholars
Social conflict
Society
Sociology
Studies
Theory
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to discuss the usefulness of social conflict theory as a theoretical framework for analyzing the conflict in Northern Ireland. The social conflict theories under consideration are Lewis Coser's functionalist theory of conflict, Ralf Dahrendorf's theory, and Randall Collins' sociology of conflict. The main question is whether social conflict theories provide a useful analytical tool in understanding ethnic conflicts: their nature, bases, and the actions of the social actors involved.
ISSN:1231-1413
2657-4276