Importance Of Social Observation

Introduction/Setting: Using my Social Imagination: an awareness of the relationship between an individual and the wider society. (Schaefer. 2013). Using Qualitative research, research that relies on what is seen in field or naturalistic setting more than on statistical data. (Schaefer. 2013). I chose to conduct my observation on people’s behaviors at the Olive Garden on E State St, since a variety of people go there. I began at approximately 6:00 P.M. and lasted until about 7:30 P.M. I collected all my data on my phone, in order to not make it obvious that I was making observations. If someone in the group were to notice me making observations, then, their behavior would change and, they would become more cautious of how they’re behaving, this

How the economy (a social institution) can be applied in this social interaction? All of these people that chose to eat at this restaurant are contributing to the economy, and therefore, the entire staff have a job that help them provide for their families. And because of this, they are then able to go out and spend more money and contribute to the economy. It all kind of goes in a circle that never ends.
However, applying the conflict theory, you can see how different men and women act in a social setting. The mother and the young lady I observed, both conformed to traditional gender roles, for example, not paying for the bill or taking care of the child when she was throwing a tantrum. What if we lived in a society where gender roles did not exist? There would be conflict between two genders that are expected to behave a certain way in society. Ultimately, being able to understand why people behave the way they do is very important and now that I applied my social imagination, I can understand social interaction better. So, the next time I go to a restaurant or public place, I will be more aware of my surroundings and interactions that