Which sociological theorist believed that conflict brings about change and that a socialist revolution led by the "underclass" would cause society to move toward a classless society?
A) Emile Durkheim
B) Auguste Comte
C) Patricia Hill Collins
D) Karl Marx

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Karl Marx believed that conflict between classes (especially the working class and the bourgeoisie) brings about change, and that a socialist revolution led by the "underclass" would cause society to move toward a classless society. This is the basis of his theory of communism, which he outlined in works such as "The Communist Manifesto" and "Das Kapital."

Which Sociological Theorist Believed That Conflict Brings About Change and That