In Season: September - November. The pie pumpkin is one of the sweetest pumpkin varieties. Its flesh is deep orange in color and cooks to a smooth consistency. Try cubed and roasted to enhance its sweetness and add to curries. It's most commonly used for baking pies, cheesecakes, pancakes and flan.
Philosopher and social scientist Karl Marx was a seminal force in developing the conflict theory perspective. He was a proponent of conflict, in general, because he felt that it was the only means of promoting positive change for the underprivileged. Marx did not agree with Durkheimâs notions of cooperation and interdependence; he instead saw society as a stage for exploitation and strife.
Marx's theories brought attention to the relationship between economy and society, helped start the field of sociology, and laid important groundwork for all of the social sciences. Learning Outcomes. Following this lesson, you should be able to: Define sociology ; Describe the important contributions of Karl Marx to the field of sociology Explain Marx's perspectives on class conflict, conflict theory and critical theory To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.