Conflict Theory by Karl Marx: A School Library Observation

A student group project presenting a sociological observation of a school library through the lens of Karl Marx's conflict theory. It includes the group members, their program and year, and the theoretical framework. The document describes the observation setting, three specific observations with sociological concepts, and the group's discoveries and reflection.

This document is a student group project that applies Karl Marx's conflict theory to a sociological observation of a school library. It is intended for academic submission, likely for a sociology or nursing course, as the group members are from BSN 1 BLK 1. The project explains how power, economic inequalities, and social conflict shape identity and behavior, focusing on concepts like social inequality, the bourgeoisie and proletariat, dominant and marginalized groups, and ideology.

The observation was conducted in the school library from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. The setting is described as quiet and organized, where students read, study, and do school-related activities. The document details three specific observations: students studying and reviewing, teachers conducting online classes, and students hanging out and socializing.

For each observation, the document lists what happened, the actions and reactions observed, the sociological concept demonstrated, and how conflict theory explains the situation. The concepts covered include socialization and conformity, social roles, and social interaction.

The group's discoveries highlight that the self is influenced by the purpose of the environment, people use the same environment differently, and the environment can shape behavior. The group reflection summarizes how the observation revealed the importance of socialization, social roles, and social interaction in daily life, and that the library serves both academic and social purposes.

The document concludes with a section for proofs of sociological observation and a thank you note. It is a complete project report with a title page, theoretical lens, observation settings, evidence, discoveries, and reflection.