INTERLINKING LAW AND SOCIETY: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE FUNCTION AND EVOLUTION OF LEGAL SYSTEMS
Ms. Ishani Chhaudha
Assistant Professor Law , Asian Law College, Noida
Abstract
The intricate relationship between law and society has long been a subject of profound interest within the field of sociology. Law is not merely a collection of statutes and legal codes; it is a living institution that both reflects and shapes the social order. The development of legal systems across civilizations mirrors the dynamic interplay between social structures, cultural norms, political power, and moral beliefs. Sociological analysis provides a valuable lens through which to understand how laws emerge, evolve, and function within society. Law acts as both a stabilizing force—maintaining order and social cohesion—and a transformative mechanism—driving social change and modernization.
This paper explores the interlinkages between law and society from a sociological perspective. It examines how laws function as instruments of regulation, control, and justice, while also investigating the ways in which legal systems evolve in response to shifting social realities. Drawing on the works of classical and contemporary sociologists such as Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx, and Michel Foucault, the paper analyzes the sociological underpinnings of law’s existence, its function in maintaining social order, its role in facilitating social change, and its evolution as an adaptive institution within complex societies.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2026-05-02
| Vol | : | 12 |
| Issue | : | 4 |
| Month | : | April |
| Year | : | 2026 |