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Industry Exploitation and Gendered Narratives

Many critics see Swift’s remarks as an oversimplification that frames her as a victim of gendered industry bias. They point out that male artists like Justin Bieber and others also face similar disagreements over ownership and business practices. The industry’s profit-driven nature is the common denominator, regardless of sex.

Swift’s speech has been compared to a popular cultural motif—the "female victim" narrative—echoing themes from the Barbie monologue by America Ferrera, which highlights systemic double standards facing women in entertainment. Critics argue that Swift’s portrayal risks fueling cultural division, misrepresenting the industry as male oppressors when, in fact, ownership and revenue concerns affect all artists equally.