An example of conflict theory is gay marriage. Homosexual couples fight for the right to marry their significant other. However, they face opposition from heterosexual couples and traditionalists who want to keep marriage strictly between one man and one woman. Homosexual couples want to redefine the meaning of marriage while heterosexual couples want to maintain the traditional definition of marriage. I didn't choose conflict theory because I don't like conflict. While I recognize that there will always be a power struggle between two parties, I don't see the world in a way that recognizes one