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... > social science subjects > sociology > gender and sexuality > gender and society > gender identities and roles > drag queens

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drag queens  

Definition

  • The drag queen, who is a fundamentally theatrical figure, relishes the prospect of playing the woman. Drag shows (typically staged in nightclubs and Gay Pride festivals) are largely a subcultural phenomenon. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Drag Queen]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HTJ9QV32-2

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