ABSTRACT
Artists have a lot of influence on our society because we have turned them into godly figures. It seems as though they are untouchable and unbreakable. Throughout history, humans have always had idols, but never of this kind. We used to idolize Abraham Lincoln, now we idolize pop-stars. Because of children's psychological development, they are more susceptible to certain influences, and music companies are using this to their advantage by targeting children and teenagers. Music is no longer entertainment, it is a business, which is why so many artists have the same power that country presidents have. Further studies are needed in order to truly understand and maybe find a solution to artist influence.
PAPER
An idol is "a representation or symbol of an object of worship; broadly: a false god" (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Our culture has transformed itself a lot over the decades. We have always had idols and icons. We have given godly powers to objects and simple......
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