<P> Although Sears associates the conflict theory approach with Marxism, he argues that it is the foundation for much "feminist, post-modernist, anti-racist, and lesbian - gay liberationist theories ." </P> <P> Conflict theory is most commonly associated with Marxism, but as a reaction to functionalism and the positivist method may also be associated with number of other perspectives, including: </P> <Ul> <Li> Critical theory </Li> <Li> Feminist theory: An approach that recognizes women's political, social, and economic equality to men . </Li> <Li> Postmodern theory: An approach that is critical of modernism, with a mistrust of grand theories and ideologies . </Li> <Li> Post-structural theory </Li> <Li> Postcolonial theory </Li> <Li> Queer theory: A growing body of research findings that challenges the heterosexual bias in Western society . </Li> <Li> World systems theory </Li> <Li> Race - Conflict Approach: A point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between people of different racial and ethnic categories . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Feminist theory: An approach that recognizes women's political, social, and economic equality to men . </Li>

Sociologists who analyze class using a conflict perspective