Journal of Sociolinguistics was created in 1997.

Robert Bayley has written:

'The Oxford handbook of sociolinguistics' -- subject(s): Sociolinguistics, Handbooks, manuals

Sociolinguistics emphasizes that language varies among speakers and communities due to social, cultural, and individual influences. This variation can range from differences in dialects and accents to variations in vocabulary and grammar usage. Thus, while there may be similarities among speakers, no two individuals speak the exact same language due to these multifaceted influences.

Sociolinguistics is the study of how language use varies within and across societies, while pragmatics is the study of how context influences the interpretation and use of language in communication. Sociolinguistics focuses on societal factors like social class and gender, while pragmatics looks at how language is used in specific situations to convey meaning.

Sociolinguistics is the study of how language is used in society. It focuses on the relationship between language and social factors such as class, gender, ethnicity, and region. Sociolinguistics also examines how language variation and language change are influenced by social context.