In the final analysis, the complexity of the causes of social conflicts corresponds to the multi-dimensional reality of humanity. As we must address society—particularly modern society—with complexity, we need to capture the dynamics of the causes of conflicts in their specific interactions and interdependencies. Each time, the interdependence has its own historicity and its reference at the macro-social level.

A genuine sociological examination seeks to grasp the full chain of interactions among groups, institutions, functions, and processes in their temporal perspective. Thus, the empirical approach is combined with certain theoretical guidelines that refer to society as a whole.

Instead of believing in an idyllic type of society without conflicts, it is wiser to study, understand, and explain them scientifically in order to find ways to limit them. If creating a conflict-free society is a utopian plan, we can pursue more moderate goals. We can find ways to make conflicts more civilized, to control them, to manage them, and, at times, to resolve them for the benefit of society.