Conflict Theory and The Life of Nathan McCall Conflict theory assumes that society is in constant change and that because of this it creates conflicts amongst different groups (Tibbetts, 2015). This creates a competition among groups and their interests and wanting those interests to be made into laws. The rich and influent have more power in what laws are established to protect their interests and wealth. Karl Marx argues that this leads to the powerful controlling a majority of people to keep minorities at a disadvantage (Marx, 1893; quoted in Tibbetts et al., 2015:170). The wealthy want to keep the poor from progressing so their wealth keeps growing. The less powerful feel injustice and oppression which can be a primary cause of crime…show more content… He quickly realizes that is another way to oppress the black man and get him to think that " .. being crucified in this life in order to get peace in the next one" (McCall, 1999; pg 285). McCall comes to another realization that made him anxious about life after prison. He was envious the white men who had jobs lined up already after prison because of their connections. McCall was worried and wondered about life after prison. He knew he would not have the same luck as the white men and knew it would be hard for a black felon to land a job in a white society. A society that focused on oppressing minorities from…show more content… McCall realized that no matter how hard he tried he could not compete with his white counterparts. If any of the black workers made a mistake it could mean the ending of their career. The high power(whites) felt they were losing control with having to compete with black people. It was hard for McCall to break free from systems of oppression racism. He wanted break free from the system but felt trapped. Another constant battle McCall faced was checking the box in applications asking of prior convictions. That was just a constant drawback from him and felt that some way the system found a way to make sure he live oppressed through his past. Yet, McCall came to peace with this and was able o be open about
