According to writer John Mac Ghlionn, American singer Taylor Swift is a role model that has a negative influence on young people. This argument has created mixed reactions in public opinion.
Recently, Newsweek magazine (USA) published an article by writer John Mac Ghlionn titled Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model . In the article, the writer pointed out the reasons why Taylor Swift is not perfect or has a positive influence as the media still praises.
Taylor Swift is one of the most famous female singers in the world today (Photo: Getty Images).
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Taylor Swift (𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 1989) is considered a pop icon and a world-class star, breaking all previously established stereotypes. Taylor captures many different genres, eras, ages and trends.
Time magazine rated Taylor Swift as one of the most important artists of the current generation, with a great influence on contemporary culture. The star 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 1989 is said to have surpassed superstars such as Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus.
Taylor Swift has over 283 million followers on Instagram and 33 million followers on TikTok. Her brilliant career is associated with top-charting songs and Taylor herself has a strong impact on women around the world.
As of May, Forbes named Taylor Swift on the list of global billionaires with a net worth of $1.3 billion. Notably, Taylor Swift’s global tour The Eras Tour , which began in March 2023, was recorded to have surpassed $1 billion in commercial revenue and had a strong global impact.
The Eras Tour also brought huge commercial revenue to the cities it passed through, creating jobs for millions of people…
The name Taylor Swift brings great spiritual, cultural and economic value (Photo: News).
In the eyes of writer John Mac Ghlionn, Taylor Swift is not only a pop icon, but also a powerful economic force. The singer’s influence has created a new economic branch called “Swiftonomics”.
“Her current tour, The Eras Tour , has proven to be a veritable gold mine for host cities around the world, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and thousands of temporary jobs,” he wrote.
The author recognizes Taylor as the most influential celebrity in America and a cultural icon at the moment. However, in Mr. Ghlionn’s view, Taylor Swift is not a good role model for young women. The reason given by the author is that she is still single, has no 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren at the age of 34 and has had many noisy love affairs.
“Role models should be people worth following. Taylor Swift’s musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even commendable. But is her personal life something that every woman should aspire to and emulate?”, writer Ghlionn wrote.
Taylor Swift’s free-spirited love life and unmarried status at the age of 34 has been called unusual by writer John Mac Ghlionn (Photo: Getty Images).
The writer in Newsweek also pointed out that Taylor Swift dated many famous men such as Harry Styles, Joe Jonas, Jake Gyllenhaal and most recently American football player Travis Kelce.
The American writer believes that being open in relationships like Taylor reflects the way most young girls in today’s society date, but also raises issues related to stability, commitment, and even love.
“What parent would want their daughter to date 12 different men in just a few years? I don’t mean to criticize Swift, I just want to raise a question worth considering,” the writer emphasized.
The author commented that Taylor Swift’s love life seems to promote a superficial love life.
“Many of her lyrics often portray herself as a victim. This can influence young women to adopt a similar perspective in their relationships, whether romantic or not. Taylor Swift is the most popular musical artist of all time,” the veteran writer declared.
Writer John Mac Ghlionn also expressed concern that many young girls admire and imitate Taylor Swift’s lifestyle. He believes that Taylor’s success partly comes from advertising and media technology in today’s society.
Taylor Swift and current boyfriend, Travis Kelce (Photo: News).
“Young girls today need better role models. They need role models that bring real depth rather than virtual values created by people themselves,” he wrote.
The arguments of writer John Mac Ghlionn have become a topic of discussion on many forums and right under the Newsweek post. Some opinions say that the writer has a somewhat backward, harsh view and shows insecurity about the success of women.
“Why is Taylor Swift not considered a role model because she is unmarried and has no 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren?”, “No man has ever been criticized in the media as a bad role model for young boys because he is 34 years old, unmarried and has no 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren”, “Young women should not aspire to get married and have 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. Personally, I am not interested in Taylor Swift, but taking someone who works hard, is financially independent and contributes a lot to charity and society and saying she is a bad role model is short-sighted” are some of the comments that refuted the writer’s opinion.
A group of supporters of the 1989-𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 singer also denied the male writer’s opinion and believed that the success of the blonde singer came from her own talent and constant efforts. They also believed that Taylor brought real values to society and the economy.
Besides, some people agreed with the male writer when he wrote: “Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion. I don’t want my daughter to seek fame on her own. Money and admiration from the public can hardly comfort her lonely life later on.”
Currently, writer John Mac Ghlionn has had to delete his X account but has not responded to the negative comments. John Mac Ghlionn is an American researcher and essayist. He has had famous works in magazines such as the New York Post, Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, The Spectator US…
