Electronic Theses and Dissertation

ABSTRAK

Konflik muncul akibat ketimpangan distribusi otoritas dalam proses pengambilan
keputusan di tingkat gampong sejak pemilihan keuchik tahun 2021. Tokoh
masyarakat sebagai kelompok dominan dinilai lebih mendominasi kebijakan
gampong, sementara pemuda merasa kurang dilibatkan dalam musyawarah dan
pembangunan desa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis distribusi otoritas
serta memahami dinamika perkembangan konflik sosial antara kedua kelompok
tersebut.Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus.
Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan
dokumentasi. Analisis penelitian menggunakan teori konflik Ralf Dahrendorf yang
menjelaskan bahwa konflik muncul akibat ketimpangan kekuasaan antara
kelompok dominan dan subordinat.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa distribusi
otoritas di Gampong Paya Tieng masih bersifat top-down, di mana keuchik dan
perangkat gampong memegang kendali utama dalam pengambilan keputusan.
Pemuda hanya dilibatkan pada tahap pelaksanaan kegiatan, bukan dalam
perencanaan kebijakan. Kondisi tersebut memicu ketidakpuasan dan konflik sosial.
Namun, konflik mulai mereda melalui mediasi Tuha Peut dan komunikasi yang
lebih terbuka antara tokoh masyarakat dan pemuda sehingga tercipta hubungan
yang lebih harmonis.

Kata Kunci: Konflik Sosial, Tokoh Masyarakat, Pemuda Gampong, Otoritas, Ralf
Dahrendorf.

ABSTRACT The conflict emerged due to the unequal distribution of authority in the decisionmaking process at the gampong level following the 2021 village head (Keuchik) election. Community leaders, as the dominant group, were considered to have greater control over village policies, while the youth felt excluded from deliberation and village development processes. This study aims to analyze the distribution of authority and to understand the dynamics of social conflict between these two groups.This research employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The analysis applied Ralf Dahrendorf’s conflict theory, which explains that conflict arises from unequal power relations between dominant and subordinate groups.The findings indicate that the distribution of authority in Gampong Paya Tieng remains top-down, where the Keuchik and village officials hold the main control in decisionmaking processes. Youth participation was limited only to the implementation stage of activities rather than policy planning. This condition triggered dissatisfaction and social conflict among the youth. However, the conflict gradually subsided through the mediation role of Tuha Peut and more open communication between community leaders and the youth, leading to a more harmonious relationship. Keywords: Social Conflict, Community Leaders, Gampong Youth, Authority, Ralf Dahrendorf.