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Theories Based on Power, Relationships, and Rights

Author: Julie Tietz
Video Transcript
Terms to Know
Power

The ability to influence or control people or events, with or without resistance, through various means.

Power-Based Theory

A theory of conflict that sees conflict as a power-based struggle to be won by one side or another through the use of power.

Relationship-Based Theory

An approach to conflict resolution that sees conflict as an opportunity to address fundamental human needs of the parties.

Rights-Based Theory

An approach to conflict resolution looking at conflict as a perceived or actual incompatibility of parties' rights.