Question

In 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

Answer:

Conflict theory

Explanation:

This type of theory would be ascribed to the theoretical paradigm of conflict theory. Conflict theory is a framework that states that tensions and conflicts are caused by the uneven, or unjust, distribution of resources in society. This would be the case in colonial Africa, as the colonists enjoyed the majority of resources. Conflict theory suggests that these conflicts are the main engine for social change.