Barriers of Society is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Lloyd B. Carleton. Universal based the film on the story written by Clarke Irvine and adapted for the screen by Fred Myton. Dorothy Davenport and Emory Johnson, lead an all-star cast of Universal contract players in this feature film.

The film begins with the rescue of a wealthy girl stranded on a small island by the son of a modest fish seller. Saving her ignites his feelings of affection. Her status prevents her from even considering such thoughts.

Years later, fate reunites them. They find themselves aboard a yacht; she is the owner's guest, while he is a crew member. Unknown to them, the yacht's owner has hatched a scheme to win the woman's affection. He intends to create a fake emergency, forcing them to abandon the ship to a nearby uncharted island. The owner hopes that while stranded on the isle, they will fall in love with each other. After he is confident of her love, the owner will signal for a nearby rescue ship.

The plot turns unexpectedly when the owner, girl, and fisherman's son get shipwrecked on the island. Not surprisingly, we discover that the two men have the same love interest. Many twists and turns finally lead to the society girl and fisherman's son discovering their love for each other. Despite many obstacles, fate brought them together, and in the end, they overcame the Barriers of Society.

Universal Film Manufacturing Company released the film on October 16, 1916.