conformity progress

In literature, like in Pride and Prejudice, conformity is based off of the family's economics and societal happiness. Also, like in Hamlet, conformity influences emotional attachment that may be frowned upon (Oedipal complex). In both settings of literature, non-conformists are punished through disappointed parents and not feeling secure (alienation). Conformity, I think, has always stemmed from structure; either within society or family or cultural circumstances- regardless of time period or geographical position in the world.
Mass media portrays the popular culture within society, especially music. Music publicitiy (music videos, song lyrics, artists, clothing in music videos, etc.) influence the culture to listen to a new age of music or see a new version of style.