Pop culture is gaining popularity among teenagers and adults, they become more interested in actual popular stars and do not know about figures of the past. It may be caused by poor education at school, which cannot compete with increasing pop culture. Therefore, it needs changes in education to open new vistas for a new generation.
Young people are interested in various influencers and stars because this information is more accessible due to the development of social networks, such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. On social media, they can follow luxurious celebrities’ lives in real time and accordingly live it themselves. Most of this audience somehow knows different stars from the past through videos or posts in media, this is beneficial content but there is a minority of content and not enough for basic awareness. The names of old-fashioned people in society’s minds become distorted, not reflecting the actual events that transpired.
On the other hand, society must not forget its history and national identity. Although history classes may seem boring or unnecessary to students, self-education is always an option through online platforms such as YouTube, where engaging documentaries and historical analyses are available. However, schools are also responsible for making history more appealing by using interactive teaching methods, such as multimedia presentations, storytelling, and discussions that connect past events to present-day issues. Encouraging students to explore history through films, books, and digital resources can help bridge the gap between entertainment and education.
In conclusion, pop culture admire can exist only as a hobby, it should not have strong influence to peoples life, but rather to guide us. Accordingly, young people should not forget about studding, because it is ticket to a good future and great opportunities.