STEPHEN GOSSON'S THE SCHOOL OF ABUSE: A LENS ON MORALITY IN MODERN BOLLYWOOD SONGS

ABSTRACT Stephen Gosson's The School of Abuse (1579) critiques the moral and social implications of entertainment forms, particularly theater, during the Elizabethan era. This paper examines its relevance to contemporary cinemas focusing on lyrics and themes from popular Bollywood songs and web content. The analysis highlights parallels between Gosson's concerns over morality and the ethical debates surrounding provocative lyrics and content in modern media. This discussion emphasizes the evolving responsibilities of media creators and audiences in shaping cultural ethos. The paper also explores the role of media as a powerful tool for both reinforcing and challenging societal norms. While Gosson’s criticisms were rooted in the belief that entertainment should align with moral virtues, contemporary discussions suggest a more complex relationship between entertainment, education, and social influence. By analyzing the impact of modern media, particularly Bollywood songs the paper seeks to understand how these forms of entertainment both reflect and shape cultural values in an age of digital connectivity and global influence. It further raises questions about the ethical responsibilities of creators and their capacity to influence public perception in an increasingly interconnected world. Keywords: Stephen Gosson, The School of Abuse, cinema, Bollywood songs, moral critique, media ethics. SAMPLE The sample data taken from 50 students of Sandip University comprising male and female both of different departments through semi-structured interview. RESEARCH TOOL Semi-structured interviews with students摘要 斯蒂芬·戈森（Stephen Gosson）于1579年创作的《抨击之学堂》（The School of Abuse），批判了伊丽莎白时代各类娱乐形式——尤其是戏剧——所承载的道德与社会影响。本文聚焦当代影院（cinema）领域，结合宝莱坞流行歌曲（Bollywood songs）的歌词与网络内容，探讨该作品的当代价值。分析揭示了戈森的道德关切，与当下围绕争议性媒体内容及歌词的伦理争议之间的共通之处。本次讨论着重强调了媒体创作者与受众在塑造文化精神中不断演变的责任。本文还探讨了媒体作为强化与挑战社会规范的强大工具所扮演的角色。尽管戈森的批判基于"娱乐应契合道德美德"的信念，但当代讨论则表明娱乐、教育与社会影响之间的关系更为复杂。通过分析现代媒体（尤其是宝莱坞歌曲）的影响，本文旨在探究在数字化互联与全球影响力的时代，这类娱乐形式如何既反映又塑造文化价值观。此外，本文还提出了一系列议题：创作者应承担的伦理责任为何，以及在日益互联的世界中，他们影响公众认知的能力如何。 关键词：斯蒂芬·戈森（Stephen Gosson）、《抨击之学堂》（The School of Abuse）、影院（cinema）、宝莱坞歌曲（Bollywood songs）、道德批判（moral critique）、媒体伦理（media ethics） 样本数据取自桑迪普大学（Sandip University）50名来自不同院系的男女学生，数据采集采用半结构化访谈（semi-structured interview）方式。 研究工具 针对学生的半结构化访谈（semi-structured interview）