Law And Society - Dealing With Consensus And Conflict

Question 1

What is consensus theory and who established it?

Answer 1

Durkheim : society works because most people are socialised into shared values through family and education.
- Social norms are agreed and lead to collective conscience, norms reaffirmed by criminal trials and punishments

Question 2

What is conflict theory and who established it?

Answer 2

Marx : society is constantly in conflict due to competition for limited resources. Domination and power.
- Those with wealth take advantage of those without it