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Performing Arts in the Society

The 1950s saw the development of the specialized field of sociology of the performing
arts as a subfield of "art and society" (Wilson 1964; Weil and Hartley 1975). The performing
arts help people express themselves. The desire to express our culture, feelings, and beliefs
is one of the fundamental aspects of what makes us human. Through the performing arts,
we can learn about society and the world we live in. Performers inspire, educate, and
entertain audiences all over the world with their creativity and passion. The performing arts
play a significant role in fostering social harmony and individual development.
The arts have a long history of breaking down barriers and fostering understanding
between different and historically oppressed groups. They also support the agency of
underrepresented communities to create, preserve, and share their own stories. The arts
community and artists themselves are a valuable resource to establish deeper connections.
Opportunities for more balanced discussion among groups nurture understanding and a
sense of community, which in turn leads to investigations into how to maintain significant
cultural and cultural traditions while attracting much-needed community investment.