Marxism and power elites are also useful theories in working to support social changes that address inequalities (Robbins, et al., 2012, p. 78). Social workers are expected to advocate for change. Interest group theory works well in practice by focusing on neighborhoods where conflict has increased and bringing them together again by bringing out common interests. According to Robbins et al. (2012), interest group theory is useful in social work practice as a way to build coalitions and form political action committees (p. 78). By bringing all three theories together, we as social workers can empower individuals and groups to make changes for the betterment