Baskadia

Introduction:

With its glitz, glamour, and larger-than-life stories, Hollywood has captivated audiences worldwide for over a century. This global film industry has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on society, shaping our thoughts, influencing societal trends, and even sparking important discussions surrounding diversity and representation. In this blog, i will delve into the multi-faceted impact of Hollywood on society and how it continues to shape our modern world.

Impact on Popular Culture:

Hollywood's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. It has held a significant role in shaping fashion trends, setting beauty standards, and even influencing everyday language. Iconic movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "The Godfather," and "Titanic" have become synonymous with certain eras or fashion statements, influencing how we dress and inspiring generations to adopt certain styles.The impact of Hollywood on society is significant and far-reaching. As one of the largest and most influential entertainment industries in the world, Hollywood shapes cultural norms, influences public opinion, and reflects societal trends. Here are some key points to discuss regarding the impact of Hollywood on society:

Cultural Influence: Hollywood movies, TV shows, and music have a global reach and often act as cultural ambassadors for the United States. They shape the perceptions, values, and aspirations of people worldwide. Nollywood has influenced so many people, the characters in movies have passed a lot of messages through one way or the other, they serve as inspiration to the viewers. American culture has gone so viral that a lot of devoted viewers can even emulate how to talk like an American even without him/her visiting,dress patterns as well etc this medium is making the American culture go so viral.

Social Issues and Representation: Hollywood plays a crucial role in addressing social issues and promoting inclusivity. TV shows have raised awareness about important topics such as racism, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, and environmental concerns. These various social issues has been addressed in one or two tv series,movies or music. Talking about gender equality Ariana Grande, a very popular Hollywood star had addressed the gender inequality between the both sexes, she released a track titled" God is a woman" though metaphorical in nature I believe she was trying to portray the equality between a man and a woman using that term. Racism, a very vital issue that has been on board for decades now is another social issue that has been addressed in Hollywood. I have seen lots of movies which talked about racism, popular black American activists such as ; Tupac Shakur, notorious BIG,Easy E etc had A whole lot to talk about this issue in their reign in Hollywood. Movies like "Bel Air, "American gangster" and "Monster" also centred on racism.

Influence on Pop Culture: Hollywood heavily influences popular culture, setting trends in fashion, music, language, and consumer behaviour.Fashion basically has gone into another level in Hollywood which viewers are emulating.

This days people's fashion sense has gone to another Height, I believe Hollywood has a strong impact on this the likes of Kanye West,Travis Scott, ASAP rocky (Asap mob mainly are great fashion influencers) as well as gothic persons like playboi carti who has taken his style to another level. People from different parts of the world have been influenced by these people.

Political and Ideological Influence: Hollywood often reflects and amplifies political and ideological debates. Hollywood promotes activism, patriotism and history a lot.

I have seen many movies that are mainly centred on patriotic characters people who love their country so much that can go extra miles to get things in a perfect condition for their country. Adam Sandler a renowned Hollywood actor once featured in a movie "pixels" in that movie he portrayed to be a patriotic character who actually sacrificed everything to get his country and people safe. So this is just one out of many which Hollywood has shown to the world how important it is for one to be patriotic.

Economic Impact: Hollywood is a major economic powerhouse, contributing to job creation and generating billions of dollars in revenue. Hollywood has made lots of impact in the world but majorly it has promoted economic growth in the lives of many. I myself I'm a Nigerian, we Nigerians are known for travelling to all parts of the world. Checking the Hollywood world you find lots of Nigerians in diaspora who are participating there, definitely after acting there's a reward which I believe would make a very good impact on one's life. The likes of Dayo Okeniyi, Yvonne Orji,Uzo Aduba, David Oyelowo are all part of Hollywood and I believe this has made a positive impact on Their lives and family in terms of economy.

Technological Advancements: Hollywood has been at the forefront of technological advancements in filmmaking and special effects. Technology is not left out on this. Hollywood has had a great impact in promoting modern day technology to the world. A lot of things are learnt from seeing these movies. robotic humans were made known to the world after Hollywood used them in one or two movies which went viral and I think these robotic humans have helped a lot even during the worldwide pandemic. It had a great impact in helping we Humans so all this has contributed positively to the technology world.

Celebrity Culture and Influence: Hollywood celebrities have immense influence over fans and followers. For real Hollywood actors and actresses have influenced the World impacting more morals, ideas, beliefs and thought. At times you might be battling with some issues and then boom you come across a movie or music that would give you the perfect answer to your question. Artists like Kanye West have had a great impact on the world with his motivational videos, religious beliefs and also motivated a lot of black folks economically after hitting number 1 in Forbes as the richest black man in America.

All these wouldn't have gone viral if not for the existence of Hollywood. Likewise Denzel Washington a well principled man, the way he acts alone is a motivation to oneself,he portrays himself as highly esteemed, self-disciplined, and so much believes in himself. I believe he has had a great impact on the society at large mainly on African Americans.

Evolving Notions of Representation:

In recent years, the film industry has responded to the demand for diversity and representation. Hollywood has recognized the need to tell stories from various cultural backgrounds and feature actors from underrepresented communities. Films like "Black Panther" and "Crazy Rich Asians" shattered box office records, highlighting the market potential of diverse stories and debunking the long-held myth that non-white actors cannot command mainstream attention.

Conclusion:

Hollywood's impact on society remains a dynamic force with far-reaching effects. From influencing popular culture to addressing social issues and shaping political discourse, this global film industry has the potential to shape hearts and minds. As I navigate an increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial to recognize the role Hollywood plays, both in reflecting society's existing challenges and in leading conversations that empower society to strive for positive change.