Escapist as Star Wars might be, it is as influenced by ideology as any other work of fiction. The Lord of the Rings has a very concrete environmental message. Die Hard is saying there is a specific way police should use force and handle terrorist scenarios. Batman is about a super-rich white man using his endless funds to make his city a better place (and/or beat up the mentally ill). You can’t tell a story without including some measure of ideology in it. Star Wars is no different.
Yep. Joe Campbell would argue that mythic narratives aren’t about escapism at all, but more about dealing with real hopes and fears in a safe, cathartic space (I guess literally in the case of Star Wars). Films with such a huge audience have an opportunity to offer support and identity to those who may be struggling to find it - playing it safe results in shallow entertainment and even shallower resonance for all (see the PT).