Conflict Theory

› Conflict theory: Conflict theory can be used to understand oppression and discrimination that might affect the client. According to this theory, there is an unequal distribution of power in society. Groups and individuals with power control resources and try to advance their own best interests by using their power to control and manipulate less powerful groups and individuals. Powerful groups determine social norms and will punish or stigmatize those who act outside of these norms

› Ecological theory: Ecological theory states that both the organism (in this context the human) and the environment will adapt to one another to find a goodness of fit between the two