Street Wise

Conflict Theory is a basic concept that was founded by Karl Marx. The theory suggests that everything that happens in society is a result of conflict. This Theory teaches us that the elitist class in society does everything in their power to keep the lower classes where they are. In the Movie Street Wise, Richard, Duane, and Erin are subordinate kids who have to deal with the problems that society has brought on them. This …

…tragedy had an impact in nations all over the world. Street Wise is a prime example of kids who grew up in non-cooperative families that ruined their lives. The conflict between the elite class getting richer and the poor getting poorer will be a problem that this society will have to deal with for a long time. We need to do what we can to minimize reoccurrences like the ones we saw in this movie.