What is the main idea behind the conflict theory?

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What is the main idea behind the conflict theory?

Answer 1

Basically that there is a conflict between social groups that are competing for power and resources.  Typically, it refers to how some groups are labeled as deviant or criminal by the social group in power, and this theory presumes that this labeling process is part of the power struggle and the group in power will stigmatize groups that threaten their power.