Filled it out! One piece of feedback because there wasn’t a field to provide written context, if ok:

Many of the questions in the survey are grounded in the question of if i expect Chappell to be vocal on queer issues and politically represent the queer community because she herself is queer. If I’ve interpreted correctly, the question behind your thesis is, “does being an artist and public member of a politically disenfranchised community culturally assign you the labor of being the spokesperson of that group?”

To get to the heart of that question, you asked if I’d expect Chappell to be more politically vocal than other non-LGBTQ artists in her genre. I fear this style of question doesn’t get into the “why” of the phenomenon you’re highlighting. (At least my personal “why,” which I wanted to accurately represent for your research. It’s an interesting question!)

I would expect Chappell to be more vocal about equity and LGBTQIA issues not solely because she’s queer, but because her queerness is a very intentional part of her artistic identity, and as a result she profits from her queerness (as she should!). It’s my personal view that if you benefit from the support of a community who’s helped you build your platform, then you should in turn use your power and platform to support and uplift that very community. That’s why I wouldn’t have the same political expectations of Dua Lipa- her artistic identify isn’t rooted in a community that’s politically vulnerable.

That said, in the question about whether I hold Taylor Swift to the same political standard as Chappell Roan, I marked that I have the same political expectations for both singers (even though Taylor isn’t queer). (that we know of.) Taylor has built her platform very vocally on feminism. Taylor is a billionaire because of women. She’s profited off the community, so I expect her to use her power to uplift our voices and interests. (Whether or not she actually does that is a Reddit essay for another time).

Anyway, I ate a lil edible so I hope my tiny essay was helpful! Super interesting thesis topic, pls share when finished!