Madonna Impact On Society

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“It’s all part of the Madonna persona!”(Whipple n.p). Though it may seem like an role, the way Madonna acts is her true, extravagant personality. Madonna was born Madonna Louise Ciccone in Bay City, Michigan in 1958. She grew up in a strict Catholic family but she has always rebelled against it.Finally, in 1983 she released “Holiday” her first single. She was known for her great performances, music, and outrageous fashion. Madonna was a very influential person to society because she had an extreme impact on fashion, music, and culture from the 1980’s to the present.

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