Theories of social conflict In the study of theories of criminology that emphasizes the role of social conflict as it underlies crime and social change is fundamental to understanding the interaction between social order and law. The conflict perspective, the pluralist perspective, and the consensus perspective are three analytical perspectives that shed light on this topic. Another type of social conflict theory is radical criminology which has its tenants and shortcomings. Peacemaking criminology, left-realist criminology, prisoner criminology, postmodern criminology, and feminist criminology are emerging theories of social conflict that were associated with the radical ideas of mid-20th century Marxist criminology. One type of analytical perspective is the conflict perspective which is the belief that conflict is fundamental to social life and can never be completely resolved. Where laws are tools used by the powerful to restrain others, control themselves and keep themselves in power. Social control law enforcement simply keeps those who are not powerful in check with laws established by those in power. The pluralist perspective believes that within a complex society each different social group will have its own beliefs, values ​​and interests. Despite these differences, most groups will agree that the laws are beneficial. In this perspective, laws are a peacekeeping tool available to officials to resolve disputes among society. It is assumed that all parties agree with the agreement as it agrees with the company's view that the law is a fundamental part in resolving disputes. Another perspective is the consensus perspective, where most of society agrees on what is right and wrong and various elements of society function… halfway through the paper… prison criminology and postmodern criminology are emerging as a social conflict. theories that all have different points of view. Radical criminology is another theory of social conflict that sees society where the poor are neglected, the rich are in control, and politics thrive as the main reasons for crime. The consensus perspective, the conflict perspective, and the pluralist perspective are three analytical perspectives that have their own views on laws and society. Works Cited "Conflict Theory." About.com Sociology. Np, nd Web. March 19, 2014. “Conflict Theory.” Conflict theory. Np, nd Web. March 18, 2014. “Left Realism and Crime.” Left realism and crime. Np, nd Web. March 21. 2014. .