Tag: Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift Accused of Exploiting and Appropriating the LGBTQ+ Community
Pop star Taylor Swift has been accused of exploiting and appropriating the LGBTQ+ community for her own gain. In June 2019, she released “You Need to Calm Down,” a song that some fans felt was insensitive to the community. Swift performed the song again during her “Eras” tour, which coincided with Pride events, further fueling…
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Taylor Swift’s Political Persona and Career Strategies
Pop star Taylor Swift faced some criticism in June 2019 when she released “You Need to Calm Down,” a song that blended adolescent sensibility with political correctness. Fans, known as Swifties, were unsure if she was preempting or appropriating Gay Pride Month. Despite this, she continued to perform the song during her “Eras” tour, timed…