This is a student group project for a sociology class. It applies Karl Marx's conflict theory to observe student behavior and social interaction in a school library. The document includes the group members' names, their program and year, and the date of the observation. It describes the library setting and presents three specific observations: students studying, teachers conducting online…
This document is a student group project for a sociology course. It applies Karl Marx's conflict theory to observe and analyze student behavior and social interaction in a school library. The project is authored by a group of nursing students (BSN 1-BLK 1) and was conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2026-2027.
The document begins by explaining the core concepts of conflict theory, including social inequality, power, the bourgeoisie and proletariat, dominant and marginalized groups, and ideology. It then describes the observation setting: the school library, which was quiet and organized, with students reading, studying, and doing school-related activities.
Three specific observations are presented. The first observation focuses on students studying and reviewing, demonstrating socialization and conformity. The second observation highlights teachers conducting online classes in the library, illustrating social roles. The third observation describes students hanging out and socializing, showing social interaction.
Each observation follows a structured format: what happened, what actions or reactions were observed, the sociological concept demonstrated, and how conflict theory explains the situation. This format allows for a systematic analysis of behavior within the library context.
The project concludes with a group reflection on what they discovered about the self. Key insights include how the environment influences behavior, how people use the same environment differently based on their roles, and how the library shapes behavior by promoting focus and a peaceful atmosphere. The document also includes a section for proof of observation.