Taylor Swift’s contributions to the evolution of feminism in the music industry have been both brave and inspiring. She is able to use her platform in proactive ways to bring the community together in a positive light. Through her lyrics, interviews, and speeches, she empowers young women across the world to be fearless and fight for what they believe in. Her positive influence on feminism not only supports the music industry, but also other fields as well. Sexism is happening every day all around us whether that be behind the scenes or displayed for the whole world to see. It is important for people like Taylor with a large following to bring awareness to these problems that are more common than people may think. With that, our future generations can tackle these unfair biases with ease.
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