Hollywood liberalism: myth or reality? A study of the representation of race, gender and class in popular culture and its impact on the American society

摘要: This paper aims at defining the role and influence of entertainment industry on American society by analyzing representation concepts race, gender class in film and, to a lesser extent, television. Through study several movies from beginning Hollywood cinema recent films, it examines how Hollywood's attitude towards some social issues impacts mentalities what ways can either trigger or hinder change.