The first-ever European conference on the music of Taylor Swift is taking place at The University of Kent today. Lecturers, academics and students are exploring the singer as a major feminist voice in the 21st century. Titled ”F*** the Patriarchy”: A Taylor Swift Conference, it is running until 5pm at the Canterbury campus. Attendees are analysing her role as a songwriter and creative, unpacking her legal cases and examining her position as a queer icon. Academics from around the world are attending, as well as “Swifties” – the term given for die-hard fans of the 34-year-old American. Confere…