For a nation, few things are more dangerous than young people knowing more about international celebrities than famous historical figures from their own countries. In many developed and developing countries, a substantial amount of money is allocated to combating this difficulty, as it often necessitates the use of various resources, such as history education programmes, cultural-awareness campaigns, historical exhibitions, and so on. Nowadays, many would agree that contemporary society has nearly transcended its traditional boundaries and will soon become boundless in its pursuit of promoting awareness of famous historical figures for the enrichment of countries. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that several underlying factors contribute to this issue, and a range of effective measures can be implemented to mitigate this challenge.
Naturally, the preference for international celebrities in the form of greater interest in pop and movie stars is considered more harmful to a country, especially for those with poorer socio-economic backgrounds. According to some studies, many young people who are heavily influenced by social media, international entertainment, and popular culture contribute significantly to the increase in interest in international celebrities. Besides, many people are unaware of the adverse consequences of this issue. The lack of awareness of famous historical figures in nations such as Bangladesh and India, for instance, has emerged as a significant and pressing issue.
To deal with this drawback, however, lessons regarding the negative effects of this problem can be introduced at every level of education. The government can also implement various measures, such as organising historical exhibitions, producing engaging documentaries, and improving history education in schools, to address this challenge. In addition, various social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter Twitter along with newspapers and television, have a strong responsibility to highlight the adverse consequences of this issue.
If these measures are adopted by the appropriate authorities, many people stand to benefit significantly.