When one looks at society today, it is simple to see sociological theories applied in everyday life. The current situation in Ferguson can be analyzed through the use of conflict theory. According to authors Kerry Ferris and Jill Stein (2014, pg. 24) “Conflict theory a paradigm that sees social conflict as the basis of society and change, and emphasizes materialistic view of society, a critical view of the status quo, and a dynamic model of historical change.” The concept of race and ethnicity in