Journal 2: Conflict Theory 2022

Running Head: SOCIOLOGY 1
Journal 2: Conflict
Name of University

SOCIOLOGY 2
Introduction
Journal 2: Conflict
Description
Context:
This is a conversation between my friend and his wife a couple of weeks ago, which is a
good example of ego conflicts between couples.
Interaction:
My friend is with his wife and children, working from home because of the lockdown due
to Corona Virus in his city. Both he and his wife enjoy senior executive positions and get
handsome paychecks. However, their paychecks are cut down due to lockdown, and the
atmosphere is tense as both juggle with the housework, children, and work from home.
One day, my friend refused to do the dishes after lunch and complains that this is not his
job. His wife complained that she is already overloaded. She said, “I have to finish my own
project, get the cooking done for the night, and help children with their assignments. The least
you can do is help with the dishes.” My friend retorted in anger, “Cooking food, washing dishes
and helping children is your job, not mine. Besides, I get a better paycheck than yours, so my
work is more important.”
What began as a casual conversation ended in a spiteful fight, and as a result, no dinner
was cooked, and the children had milk and sandwiches for dinner.
Analysis
CONFLICT THEORY: Competition between groups to maintain the dominance of
the ruling and class differences. It is natural for humans to remain in conflict because of