History of Conflict Theory
Han Fei Tzu (280 - 233 BC) and other ancient Chinese philosophers taught that men are innately weak and lazy. This assumption leads to the obvious conclusion that the only way men can be controlled, then, is through punishment. Those who have the power to punish can control society, as the fear of the power of punishment keeps men in check.
Weaknesses lead man to form communities in which the strongest and bravest person became the leader. But society will be in support of these new leaders because they give more liberty and equality.
Modern conflict theory is said by
C.Wright Mills. According to Mills, one of the results of conflict between people with competing interests and resources is the creation of a social structure.
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