Legal sociology

Legal sociology is the study of how laws are created, applied, and influence society. It examines the relationship between legal rules and social behavior, exploring how laws reflect cultural values, social norms, and power structures. By analyzing how laws function in real life, legal sociology helps us understand their impact on communities, social change, and fairness. It combines insights from sociology and law to see law not just as written rules but as a social institution shaped by and shaping society.