Mixed reactions to the article criticizing “Taylor Swift is a bad model”

According to writer John Mac Ghlionn, American female singer Taylor Swift is a role model that has a bad influence on young people. This argument 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 points 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).

Taylor Swift (SN 1989) is considered a pop icon and a powerful star in the world, breaking any previously established stereotypes. Taylor captures a wide variety of genres, eras, ages, and trends.

The Times magazine considers Taylor Swift to be one of the most important artists of the current generation, with great influences 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 more than 283 million subscribers on Instagram and 33 million followers on TikTok. Her illustrious career is tied to top-charting songs, and Taylor herself has had a strong impact on women globally.

As of May, Forbes named Taylor Swift to the list of global dollar billionaires when the singer owns $1.3 billion. In particular, Taylor Swift’s global tour The Eras Tour starting in March 2023 was recorded to exceed $1 billion in commercial revenue and have a strong global influence.

The Eras Tour’s global tour also brings huge commercial revenue to the cities it passes 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 created a new branch of economics called “Swiftonomics”.

“Her current tour, The Eras Tour, has proven to be a true goldmine 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 monument 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 writer is that she is still single, did not give birth at the age of 34 and after many noisy love affairs.

“Role models must be people who deserve to be followed. Taylor Swift’s musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even praiseworthy. But is her personal life something that every woman wants and follows?” wrote Ghlionn.
Taylor Swift’s liberal, unmarried love at the age of 34 made writer John Mac Ghlionn consider it unusual (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 rugby player Travis Kelce.

The American writer argues that being open in relationships like Taylor’s reflects the way most young girls in today’s society date but also raises issues related to stability, commitment and even love.

“What parent wants 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 paying attention to,” the writer emphasized.

According to the author, Taylor Swift’s love life seems to promote a superficial emotional lifestyle.

“Many of her lyrics often portray herself as a victim. This can influence young women to adopt the same perspective in their relationships, whether romantic or not. Taylor Swift is the most popular music artist of all time,” the veteran writer declared.

Writer John Mac Ghlionn also expressed concern that many young girls admire and learn from Taylor Swift’s way of life. He said that Taylor’s success partly comes from advertising and communication technology in today’s society.
Taylor Swift and her current boyfriend, Travis Kelce (Photo: News).

“Today’s young girls need better role models. They need role models that bring real depth rather than virtual values created by people themselves,” he wrote.

Writer John Mac Glionn’s arguments have become a topic of discussion on many forums and right under Newsweek’s post. Some opinions say that the writer has a somewhat backward and harsh view and expresses insecurity at women’s success.

“Why consider Taylor Swift not a role model because she’s not married and has no children?”, “Never before has a man been criticized in the media as a bad role model for boys because he’s 34 years old, unmarried and childless”, “Young women don’t need to aspire to get married and have children. Personally, I’m not interested in Taylor Swift, but taking someone who works hard, is financially independent, and makes a lot of social charity contributions to judge her as a bad role model is short-sighted” are some of the comments that refute the writer’s opinion.

A group of supporters of the female singer born in 1989 also denied the opinion of the male writer and believed that the success of the blonde singer came from her own talent and constant efforts. They also believe that Taylor brings real value 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 a lonely life later.”

Currently, writer John Mac Ghlionn has to delete account X but has not responded to mixed opinions. John Mac Ghlionn is an American researcher and essayist. He has published famous works in the New York Post, Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, National Review, The Spectator US…