Finally, I’d argue that just by her success, Taylor Swift is a great role model. She worked out what she wanted to do in life, she worked hard, and she achieved it. And good for her. If her music isn’t for you, fine, we all have different tastes. If you disagree with her individual actions or things she’s said, by all means, be critical, and vocally so. But you can do all those things without the ludicrous amount of bashing she seems to come in for.