Social Theory An Explanation For Social Problems With...

1B.) Social theory looks for an explanation for social problems with the notion that social problems are reparable.(Lecture 01/28) Human behavior is socially manufactured. In this paper we will be examining human nature as it pertains to the social theories of Marx, Hochschild, and Goffman. Karl Marx, who is considered the father of conflict theory, believed that society was not uniformed or united.(Lecture 02/09) born in 1818 in Germany, is a conflict theorist.(Lecture 02/09) Conflict theorists look at conflicts and attempt to find a beneficial outcome.(Lecture 02/09) He believes society is not uniformed or united.(Lecture 02/09) Marx is sees society as made up of separation among people and result of social struggle.(Lecture 02/09) He sees human nature as filled with maltreatment.(Lecture 02/09) Marx’s views social change as being born out of conflict.(Lecture 02/09) Class theory can’t be understood without knowing of human nature.(Lecture 02/09) This conce pt that there will always be oppression and inequality in human nature is at the front of Marx’s beliefs. This belief can be seen parallel to the idea of nature and society functioning in two separate spheres. Society can control nature rather than society in nature. Marx’s view is that man’s nature is social.(Lecture 02/11) â€Å"We understand ‘the other’ and know we can also be ‘the other’†(Lecture 02/11) Marx believes humans have a natural relation to work and providing for themselves and their families.