Module of Communication: 02

Functions of Communication

Debate and Discussion:

While communicating with others, an individual is exposed to multiple views. On a particular topic, everyone has their own perception. Therefore when two or more people converse on any kind of issue, more and more thoughts flow, resulting further in debates and discussions.

Integration or linkage:

Communication is solely responsible for establishing a link between two sects. Different constituents of society are brought together by the art of communication. For instance, an elected representative to keep in touch with their voters through public meetings, interpersonal meets, etc. Communication brings together distant relatives.

Cultural promotion:

Communication helps in preserving and promoting culture. It encourages people to pursue their creative urge. It can also be termed as socialization. Socialization refers to the way in which an individual comes in contact with various social practices and eventually starts respecting and believing certain values and ways of life.

Entertainment:

It is the best source of entertainment when everything turns boring and dull. In the past, the entertainment function was fulfilled by interpersonal communication: storytelling, folk songs, dances, nautanki, puppet shows, folk theatres, magicians. Now, the purpose has been solved with the coming of magazines, supplement newspapers, television, radio, films and so on.

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