Question

• Do you agree with Coser that the presence of conflict is actually a sign of a society's good health? Why or why not?

Answer 1

I agree with Coser that the presence of conflict is actually a sign of society's good health.

Lewis Coser is a sociologist ,he depicts conflict as a form of socialization.

Certain degree of conflict is the part of every society and groups.

Conflict occurs when our values and interest differ from others.

In groups conflict and cooperation serve a social function.

Conflict creates changes in society.

In groups we can see harmony as well as disharmony.

Association and dissociation also occur in groups.

According to Coser conflict is not altogether a disruptive factor but it plays a role in group formation and persistance of group.He depicts the  functional consequences of conflict.

He argues that conflict occurs in every society ,in our daily lives and social relationships. Conflict often draws our attention into opposers arguments and we seriously think whether there is some  truth in their argument, it would lead us to realize boundaries of groups and also help to reach better decision. Conflict can be considered as a way to achieve our goals. There are different ways and paths to achieve our goals and sometimes we disagrees with others which results in conflict. But a conflict later results in cooperation and compromise. Conflict can be considered as a sign of society's good health because it would be helpful in achieving our goals and formation of social change.

So remember the fact that conflict occurs in every society,but we can't consider it as a disruptive factor , it can be considered as a sign of societies good health as it is beneficial in many ways.