Entertainment on Contemporary English Language Use

Humoyun Khayriddinov

Abstract


In today’s interconnected digital age, English language use is increasingly shaped by complex social forces. This study explores the influence of social tension, racial discourse, mass media, and popular entertainment on contemporary English practices. Grounded in sociolinguistic theory, critical discourse analysis, and media studies, the research examines how language functions as a tool of identity, resistance, and ideological negotiation. A structured questionnaire was distributed to English language learners, and the quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. The results reveal that media platforms particularly music, television, and online content serve as influential sources of informal language acquisition, fostering lexical creativity and stylistic variation. Social media and digital entertainment were found to accelerate exposure to evolving linguistic norms. Additionally, social tensions and racial discourse significantly shape the emotional tone and political framing of everyday communication. These forces not only affect how language is used but also how it is perceived in relation to power, inclusion, and cultural identity. The study concludes by highlighting the need for culturally responsive language education that integrates an awareness of the socio-political contexts in which language is used, encouraging learners to critically engage with the linguistic influences that shape their communicative practices.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/mpgk.v16i1.83024

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