Conflict theory originated in the work of ____.
A)Talcott Parsons
B)Robert Merton
C)Emile Durkheim
D)Karl Marx
E)Carl Jung

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Conflict theory originated in the work of Karl Marx, who argued that society is divided into two classes: the bourgeoisie (those who own the means of production) and the proletariat (those who must sell their labor to survive), and that these classes are in a struggle for power and resources. This theory emphasizes the role of power and coercion in social relations and highlights the ways in which inequality and oppression are perpetuated by those in positions of power.

Conflict Theory Originated in the Work of ____