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Is Taylor Swift a gay icon?
Taylor Swift is a talented musician and songwriter, one of the most famous people in the world, and has built a net worth in the hundreds of millions of dollars through her immensely personal songs. Her millions of 'Swifties' are as fierce as they are loyal. But has Taylor built the same kind of following in the LGBT community? Could we consider Taylor Swift to be one of the modern day gay icons?
Yes, Taylor Swift is a gay icon
Taylor Swift voiced her support for the LGBTQ community in 2019 because rights are being “stripped from basically everyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male”.
No, Taylor Swift is not a gay icon
No, "You Need to Calm Down" was clearly designed to be the next 'great anthem' song. It was released to line Taylor Swift's pockets by spotting a chance to profit off the LGBTQ movement.
Who cares if Taylor Swift is a gay icon?
This position questions why it matters whether Taylor Swift is a gay icon. It argues her loyal fans will follow whatever cause she backs, that real icons come from within the LGBTQ+ community, and that celebrity activism can be misinformed and even harmful.