German philosopher and political activist; He contributed significantly to sociology's conflict theory His' idea that conflict between social groups is central to the working of society and serves as the engine of social change is one of the most vital perspectives in sociology today. read more
Radical Feminism - Radical feminists believe that the root cause of women's oppression is in the patriarchal gender relations that society is accustomed to, not legal reasons as liberal feminists do, or class conflict, as socialist feminists do. read more
Contemporary Feminist Theories Cultural feminism is a feminist theory that is based on the biological differences between women and men, such as: reproductive capacity, female communication style, women’s lower level of aggression than men, ethical judgment, etc. read more