Taylor Swift

Taylor’s Version: How Swift Created a Roadmap for Young Women in Pop

Taylor Swift, in a red car, gazes into the distance wearing red lipstick, an orange newsboy-style hat, a beige coat, and a silver, diamond-shaped ring that says “RED”
by Elly Belle
November 12, 2021 at 4:11pm
The intentionality of her rereleased albums only further cements what fans have known for almost two decades: Taylor Swift is nothing if not strategic about how she tells her story.
Taylor Swift plays the piano while wearing a white dress in a lush forest.

Does Taylor Swift Have to Be Queer for “folklore” to be a Lesbian Album?

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 30, 2020 at 1:15pm
Longing is, after all, queer. Read more »
Taylor Swift dressed up as a man: Tyler Swift wears a suit and sits, manspreading, on a busy subway.

Dusted or Busted: In “The Man,” Taylor Swift Seeks to Critique Sexism, but Twists Drag to Do So

by Leanna Garfield
March 10, 2020 at 10:37am
While Swift is trying to call out a double-standard, she may be enabling a double-standard for the queer community. Read more »
Taylor Swift, a white woman with shoulder-length blond hair, is posed in front of a pink background

Cruel Bummer: “Lover” Is an Odd Litmus Test for Taylor Swift’s Politics

by Melissa A. Fabello PhD
August 27, 2019 at 2:32pm
Taylor Swift is turning 30 in December, so it’s no surprise that she’s released an album that feels more authentic and honest than her previous two. Read more »
Taylor Swift, a white woman with blond bangs and pink lipstick, poses on a red carpet

Teardrops On My Guitar: Taylor Swift Losing Her Masters Is a Sexist Tale as Old as Time

by Victoria Sands
July 8, 2019 at 10:25am
Record labels maintain control over original recordings in exchange for investing in the artist. Read more »
A photo from Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down" music video, with Taylor holding a drink and wearing bedazzled sunglasses in a pink fur coat.

Do We Need to Calm Down?: A Roundtable about Taylor Swift and Classism in Music Videos

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 3, 2019 at 6:41pm
“Did [Taylor Swift] create something groundbreaking that liberated queer and trans people of color? Did she create an era-defining gay anthem that’s universally likable? No, but why should we expect her to?” Read more »
Taylor Swift app

I Knew You Were Trouble When You Logged In: “The Swift Life” Monetizes and Exploits Fandom

by Victoria Sands
November 9, 2017 at 10:33am
Taylor Swift manipulates a feeling of closeness to deepen fans’ investment. Read more »
Taylor Swift

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: Taylor Swift Is Still White, Mediocre, and Fragile

by Bitch HQ
August 28, 2017 at 6:00am
She’s still using feminism and fragility as her brand. Read more »

On Our Radar: Today's Feminist News Roundup

by Andi Zeisler
June 21, 2013 at 7:44am
Good morning! Here’s all the feminist news and views on our radar today… • On Wednesday, Republican senator Lisa Murkowski became the third GOP Senate member to endorse gay marriage. Since then, the... Read more »

RetroPop: Getting Dumped with Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

by Brianna Goldberg
September 4, 2012 at 2:38pm
It’s been great fun muddling together the likes of Carly Rae Jepsen with Jane Austen and... Read more »

Did the Lilith Fair Fail Because of Lady Gaga?!

by Katie Waldeck
July 28, 2010 at 1:50pm
\   Jon Caramanica opens his recent New York Times piece on the changing landscape of "girl pop" with something Lady Gaga yelled during her recent run at Madison Square Garden: "I hate the truth!" Read more »

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