Sociology of Cinema

Sociology of Cinema” is a textbook designed for the Third Semester Minor Course of Calicut University (FYUGP). It helps students look beyond cinema as mere entertainment and understand it as a reflection of society and culture.

The book explores how films represent social structures like class, gender, race, and identity, and how they shape our understanding of reality. It also examines the film industry as a social institution and encourages students to think critically about the messages in movies.

Written in a clear and accessible way, this book aligns perfectly with the Calicut University curriculum. It’s an ideal guide for students who wish to study cinema through a sociological lens and understand the deep connection between films and society.