Question

N recent times, scholars have been trying to sort out why the countries on the continent of africa, as a whole, have trouble competing to today's global, capitalist economy. while an answer to this question is complex and carries with it many ambiguities, most scholars point to european colonialism as a key to understanding the current state of africa. a sociologist studying this topic, would ascribe to which theoretical paradigm?

Answer 1

The correct answer is conflict theory

According to this theory, society is in a state of constant conflict because of competition for scarce resources. As a result, social order is maintained through power as opposed to consensus. This theory can explain the reason for colonialism and how it had an impact on Africa to date