Proceedings of English Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 4 (2024): Reconnecting with Nature through Literature, Language, & Culture

Rewriting Women in Romance Through Taylor Swift’s Song

Sentana, Yuli Mahmudah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Nov 2024

Abstract

Romance is always referred to as a way for men to dominate women through the identity, roles and attitudes that women must carry out in a love relationship. However, in the development of feminism, the breaking of masculine and feminine stereotypes has the effect that love no longer restrains women. As a female singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift tells many romance stories in her songs. This research discusses how Swift rewrites women in romance. The twelve selected songs explain that women know their existence, identity, position, and thoughts in romantic relationships. Gender equality in romance is also expressed in these songs through how women can become subjects in romance. She has the same role, status, desires and rights as men in romance. Women cannot only choose to break up but also take responsibility and face separation as well as men. She dared to separate, did not whine, and could continue life without her lover.

Copyrights © 2024






Journal Info

Abbrev

ELLit

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The proceedings consists papers presented in the Biannual National Seminar on English Linguistics and Literature (ELLit). The seminar aims to exchange and share ideas as well as research findings from all presenters in Indonesia. Also, it provides forum for those involved to present and to discuss ...