RT info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis
T1 “Romeo, save me, I’ve been feeling so alone”: A Feminist Analysis of the Representation of Romantic Ideals in Taylor Swift’s Lyrics
A1 Wafi Asrih, Hafssa
A2 Universidad de Valladolid. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
K1 Taylor Swift
K1 Feminismo
K1 Roles de género
K1 Amor romántico
K1 Empoderamiento
K1 Feminidad
K1 Feminism
K1 Gender roles
K1 Romantic love
K1 Empowerment
K1 Femininity
K1 5701.11 Enseñanza de Lenguas
AB This dissertation investigates the evolution of Taylor Swift’s music in terms of its representation of romantic ideals, femininity, gender roles, and female empowerment from a feminist perspective. Through a detailed analysis of thematic, contextual, linguistic elements, and public persona, the research examines how Swift both challenges and perpetuates traditional gender norms. Using a qualitative analysis and drawing on her biography, Swift’s lyrics were analyzed in three eras: romantic love, heartbreak, and empowerment. The findings revealed that although Swift attempts to subvert gender norms and promote female autonomy, she often perpetuates emotional dependency and traditional narratives. Ultimately, the paper concludes that Swift’s feminist approach, though impactful, is focused on individuality and commercial success and often aligns with white, neoliberal feminism, lacking intersectionality, and it limits her ability to promote systemic change.
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/71898
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/71898
LA eng
DS UVaDOC
RD 23-may-2025