Sociolingüística

Sociolingüística, or sociolinguistics, is the study of how language varies and functions within societies. It examines how factors like ethnicity, age, gender, social class, and location influence the way people speak, write, and communicate. This field explores patterns of language use, dialects, accents, and language change over time, aiming to understand the relationship between language and social identity. In essence, sociolingüística helps us see how language reflects and shapes social distinctions and cultural dynamics.