At which point, they were seen as a neutral between the two different sides. ("Egypt Revolution," 2011) The protestors played a role in the conflict, by pushing for various changes to take place. This is despite the fact that they were: attacked, some of their key leaders were sent to jail and access the Internet was shut down. Yet, despite these different obstacles the underlying message would spread through the social networking site Facebook. This is when many of the protestors would become united and galvanized under a common cause. Where, this would push them to continue with their demonstrations; until their issues surrounding: the frustrations with the government and lack of opportunity were addressed (starting with the resignation of President Mubarak). This is important, because it shows how the Facebook page would help to: unite the protestors under one common cause and it kept the momentum of the movement going (during the middle of the crackdown). ("Freed Google Executive," 2011)

The Social Conflict Theory and the Uprising

Using the social conflict theory, it is clear that this would have an impact upon the situation that was occurring in Egypt. As the protestors were tired of living under a repressive government, that supported those individuals who were members of the ruling party and wealthy. This is important, because it would create the divisions in society that would make the protests so powerful. As violent clashes would begin to occur, due to the inequalities that has existed in society for too long. In many ways, one could argue that this was root cause of the recent uprisings, as millions of ordinary people wanted to see a change in the government....

To one that is responsive to: their needs and can address the vast amounts of social inequality. What make the situation different from other conflicts; is that the Army would play a central role in serving as a go between for the two sides. At which point, they were able to address the concerns of the protestors, while preventing the violence from spiraling out of control. (Newman, 2008, pp. 292 -- 316)
Clearly, the underlying root causes of the uprising that occurred in Egypt were mainly tied to inequalities in: society and a lack of response from the government. These two elements would help to fuel the anger and frustration that many people felt, about what had taken place in Egypt (during Mubarak's Presidency). At which point, mass protests and conflict would occur. Using the social conflict theory, this supports the main reasons why the uprising was taking place. What prevented the situation from spiraling out of control is the fact that the Army would serve as a go between for the two sides. As a result, all of this showing that root causes of the revolution were: social and economic in nature. These two elements contributed to the anger and frustration that boiled over.

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Freed Google Executive. (2011). Jerusalem Post. Retrieved from: http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=207292&R=R4

Newman, D. (2008).The Architecture of Stratification. Sociology. (pp. 292 -- 316). Los Angeles, CA: Pine Forge.

MLA Format. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/