The recent generation that values freedom, equality, and new money have heavily instilled the saying "Surround Yourself With People Who Support You" into their lives. Numerous successful artists, athletes, and actors have advised their aspiring fans to abide by this rule. However, this rule needs to be put to the test in the reality setting of lower to middle class income citizens and how it corresponds to family norms. Most aspiring musician who are anchored by religious sanctions get very little support from their parents and religious community. Thus, this "golden-rule for success" is suggesting that they depart from their family and culture to reach success. In reality, those with little life experience need to understand that family is one of life’s most stable and reliable sources, and it should not be easily disposed of from the messages that are endorsed by the media. Success in life should be defined by a balance of individuality and family support.
I think there are some good points in this but if you are going to tag this as literature maybe there should be mention of some specific literary artists or publications. – DClarke9 years ago
I really want to read the full write up! The pressures of conformity in the entertainment business isn't new so I'm sure you can find lots of scholarship on google scholar about this. I agree with the others. You need a focus with clear examples. The music industry is pretty good because not all genres of music force the same conformity. As far as I can tell, conformity in entertainment is based on the targeted audience. For instance, a metal band who claims to be deeply christian (not Islamic, jewish, or others for some reason) are not taken seriously no matter how good their music is. Keep this going! It's a good topic because it is highly debatable! – garywhinton9 years ago