AdvertisementWhat Taylor Swift's icon status says about who gets to be a 'girl'35:22Download AudioResumeJanuary 31, 2024Leah DonnellaB.A. ParkerXavier LopezDalia MortadaChristina CalaJess KungLori LizarragaGene DembyVeralyn WilliamsfacebookEmailTaylor Swift, who has been celebrated for her ability to channel the emotions and perspectives of adolescent girls. (Design: Jackie Lay/NPR)