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How Did Marilyn Monroe Influence Pop Culture

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My topic for this semester’s 1960s Multi-Genre Research Paper is Marilyn Monroe, who was a famous American actress and model that affected America’s pop culture immensely. Her influence can be seen today in various media across the globe. Monroe was essentially one of the strongest symbolism of free love and the era’s attitude towards sexuality. Although she died at a young age of 36 in 1962, her death still remains a common debated conspiracy around the world. Therefore, the reason why I find this figure interesting is the fact that she is portrayed as someone contrary to my personality, and through her popularity I would like to understand the stories behind her massive success instead of generalizing it based on common opinions of her from

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