Conflict theory is one of the most important approaches in sociology because it helps students understand why #society is not always peaceful, equal, or stable. While some theories explain social life through cooperation and shared values, conflict theory begins from a different point: people and groups often compete for #power, #resources, status, rights, and recognition. This article explains conflict theory in simple English for students, while keeping an academic structur

The announced acquisition of Manus by Meta offers a useful academic case for understanding how large technology firms compete in the age of #Artificial_Intelligence. From a business perspective, such acquisitions are rarely only about buying a single product. They are also about gaining #technical_knowledge, talented research teams, intellectual property, data capabilities, and future strategic options. This article studies the Meta–Manus case as an example of #innovation_str