Which early theorist saw class conflict as the main source of social change?
A) Émile Durkheim
B) Harriet Martineau
C) Karl Marx
D) Max Weber

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Karl Marx saw class conflict as the main source of social change, particularly the struggle between the bourgeoisie (capitalist class) and the proletariat (working class). Marx believed that capitalism inevitably led to exploitation and oppression of the working class, and that a revolution by the proletariat was necessary to overthrow the bourgeoisie and establish a socialist society.

Which Early Theorist Saw Class Conflict as the Main Source