Analisis Konflik Sosial dan Ketimpangan Status Sosial dalam Film Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck

Abstract

The film “Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck” depicts social conflicts stemming from disparities in social status, customary traditions, and differing life backgrounds, all of which influence the relationships between characters. The central issue addressed in this study is how differences in social status and customary rules generate conflict, discrimination, and obstacles within social and romantic relationships. This study aims to analyze the forms of social conflict and social status inequality represented in the film, as well as to identify the underlying factors contributing to them. A descriptive-qualitative research method employing a content analysis approach was used. Data were gathered through the observation of scenes, dialogue, characters, and the plot, and subsequently analyzed using concepts of social conflict and social stratification. The findings indicate that social conflicts arise primarily from differences in lineage and economic standing, alongside the powerful influence of customary norms on an individual's social acceptance. Disparities in social status lead to differential treatment for certain characters and restrict their freedom to make life choices. In conclusion, the film illustrates how social stratification and rigid customary norms can reinforce injustice, trigger interpersonal conflict, and shape the lives and social relationships of individuals.