In the 1980s, a widespread concern known as the Satanic panic emerged in the United States, fueled by over 12,000 allegations of Satanic ritual abuse, though none were substantiated. This fear later spread globally by the end of the 1990s, and remnants of the concern are still present. The root of the panic can be traced back to the publication of the book "Michelle Remembers" in 1980, authored by Canadian psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder and his patient, Michelle Smith, who later became his wife. The book claimed that Smith was a victim of Satanic ritual abuse, discovered through a method called recovered-memory therapy, which has since been discredited. The Satanic panic revolved around claims of occult or Satanic rituals involving the physical and sexual abuse of individuals, particularly children. Some allegations even suggested the existence of a vast Satanic cult made up of influential figures, which engaged in child abduction or breeding for sacrificial rituals, as well as producing pornography and running prostitution rings. The controversy surrounding these claims includes disputes over what constitutes ritual abuse, the origins and credibility of the claims, the testimonies of purported victims, and the outcomes of the legal cases and investigations that followed. The panic influenced a range of professionals, from legal experts to psychologists, who dealt with child abuse cases. These allegations initially united diverse groups—such as religious fundamentalists, child advocates, and therapists, among others. Originally referred to as satanic abuse, the term evolved into satanic ritual abuse and then to the more secular label of ritual abuse. Over time, this narrative became intertwined with diagnoses of dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) and conspiracy theories that were critical of the government. The book "Michelle Remembers" played a pivotal role in igniting this panic, and the subsequent media attention helped sustain these beliefs and spread them widely.

American musician Taylor Swift has had a profound influence on modern culture through her music, image, and various public engagements, a phenomenon often termed the Taylor Swift effect by various media outlets. Swift kicked off her career as a self-reliant teenage singer-songwriter in 2006 and has since achieved significant fame, success, and public interest, establishing herself as a dominant figure across populations and cultures. Regarded as one of the most significant figures in 21st-century celebrity culture, Swift is renowned for her diverse musical talents, exceptional songwriting skills, and sharp understanding of the business, which continue to impact creators and business people globally. She commenced her journey with country music and progressively expanded her repertoire to include pop, alternative rock, indie folk, and electronic music, defying traditional genre constraints. Swift is praised as a cultural icon who masterfully balances commercial triumph, critical appreciation, and robust fan dedication, thereby significantly influencing both the music industry and wider cultural domains. Across the transformation of music distribution, from the decline of traditional album formats to the emergence of the internet, Swift has been at the forefront, shaping how music is shared, perceived, and enjoyed throughout the 2000s, 2010s, and into the modern decade. She also uses her social media influence to highlight important industry and social issues. Swift's extensive economic and political clout has instigated changes in how music is recorded, streamed, and distributed, advocating for more rights for artists. Her work has heightened discourse regarding the ownership of creative outputs, such as master recordings and intellectual property rights, and has contributed to the resurgence of vinyl records. Journalists regard her consistent commercial achievements across varying metrics—album and digital sales, streaming numbers, radio airplay, vinyl sales, chart performance, and concert tours—as without precedent. Magazine Bloomberg Businessweek even encapsulated her as synonymous with the music industry itself, a sentiment echoed by Billboard, which highlights Swift as a multifaceted force: an advocate, trendsetter, marketing

The Sullivan Principles are a set of guidelines designed to foster social responsibility among corporations. These principles emerged from the work of Reverend Leon Sullivan, an African-American preacher who played a crucial role in contesting South Africa's apartheid regime through economic means. Initially crafted in 1977, these principles sought to compel businesses, particularly in the United States, to promote racial equality and justice within their operations, particularly in South Africa where apartheid was in effect. The wider adoption of these principles signified the increasing pressure on the South African government to dismantle its system of racial segregation. Reverend Sullivan, who was then a board member of General Motors—the largest employer of black individuals in South Africa—saw the opportunity to influence positive change. Sullivan's strategy started with incremental improvements in the workplace but grew in ambition to challenge the very legality of apartheid. He set an ultimatum for the release of Nelson Mandela, the end of apartheid, and the granting of voting rights to black citizens, threatening to withdraw American companies from South Africa if these conditions were not met. The original Sullivan Principles comprised seven specific mandates that called upon corporations to ensure equal treatment and fairness, among other ethical practices, for their employees. In 1999, an expanded version of these principles was introduced, this time in collaboration with the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. These revised principles broadened the scope of the original aims, striving for global improvement of human rights and social equity, transcending the South African context to address international corporate behavior.