Sociology of communication

The sociology of communication studies how people share information, ideas, and meanings within societies. It examines how communication shapes relationships, influences social norms, and helps build community. This field explores the ways media, language, and technology impact social structures and individual behavior. Essentially, it looks at how communication acts as a foundation for social life, affecting everything from personal interactions to large-scale social changes. Understanding this helps us see how societies function and evolve through the ways people connect and exchange messages.