Semiotics

Semiotics refers to how meaning is produced and interpreted through signs. A sign consists of a form, such as a word, image, object, or action, and the idea or meaning it points to. Meaning arises not from the sign alone but from agreed patterns of use within a community. Semiotics approaches examine how signs operate together in systems, how context shapes interpretation, and how the same sign can carry different meanings in different settings. This perspective focuses on how meaning is assigned, recognized, and maintained rather than on factual accuracy.