1. Summarize conflict theory. Interpret the research article findings about communication using conflict theory. In other words, how might a client's desire be understood within the context of conflict theory? Interpret the research article findings about the relationship between social workers and parents within the context of conflict theory. For example, what might be a barrier to social workers being empathic and supportive from the perspective of conflict theory?  explain how you would reframe the term compliance or resistance using conflict theory. In reviewing the research article findings, analyze the goals and values of each party (i.e., the social worker and the parent) as they enter into the relationship. Provide for each party. 
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3. Using conflict theory to inform social work practice interventions on either the micro, meso, and/or macro levels, describe two recommendations to improve the social worker-client relationship within the context of child welfare based on the knowledge you gained from the research article. Provide for each recommendation. Provide sentences concluding statement about the relationship between conflict theory and social work practice/interventions.

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Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that examines society through the lens of power struggles and social inequality It posits that society is characterized by conflicts arising from the uneq... View the full answer