In performing drag, do drag queens like the feminine style of dressing up or is it an artistic way to break the societal conditioning of how hetero women interact with straight men?
2006-09-27 17:14:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Great question, and I wish I had a more intelligent answer.
General observations will have to do. When my ex husband does drag, he considers himself an illusionist. He is trying (and accomplishing) to present himself physically as a woman. Outwardly he passes, he's very slim and tall, has trained over many years in hair and makeup and it shows, he's beautiful and glamorous when in drag. However his mannerisms are an exaggerated view of the female. As I've told him often, no woman I know would ever act like that. I get the impression that this is how "female" works in his head, and there is no real basis in fact except in perhaps performers. That might be why so many Drag Queens emulate stars.
Shallow? You are talking about a form of entrainment that goes back to the beginning of the human existence and is represented in almost every culture both present and extinct. I don't see that as shallow.
Most transvestites/crossdressers who become Drag Queens are very particular and highly educated about their craft. Their seriousness and intent shows through in the many long term contests, drag shows and community action groups all over the world. I don't think any of them confuse what they are with a biological female and let's face it, who wants to be seen in black stretch pants and a tunic top, utility underwear, low shoes and a vinyl purse the size of a suitcase?
2006-09-28 02:11:46 · answer #1 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bit of both, in my opinion. But I'm also not saying either is a bad thing.
It's all in the name of entertainment, surely.
I don't think it's a "cheep" or "shallow" form of entertainment at all. It's not easy to work that hard, nor are those gowns they put every penny into, in anyway cheep!
Drag Queens are an artform, a parody AND a way to undermine societal norms. But then again, isn't ALL entertainment a bit of each of those anyway?
2006-09-27 19:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above, partically in realtion to the parody portion of the question since ultimately that is what drag is really about. It's not about impersonating a female, but about doing it in as outragous a way as possible, yet still being identifable with an audience of mostly gay men. Nice question!
2006-09-27 18:11:38 · answer #3 · answered by God 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the drag queen and depends on the audience. There IS a persona for me, and that part of it is a little bit fun, but overall it's a caricature of a gender expression. There's also a slight political twist in embracing the fact that gay men, by virtue of their sexual orientation, are somehow not-quite-men. Like...take your gender expectations and shove them.
2006-09-28 18:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by fullem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both. I really admire a man who can put on all that stuff. I think it's hot and I pure queer.
Here we have a convent of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They go all out and really make an in-your-face statement about being ones self.
2006-09-27 20:13:38 · answer #6 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly i dont know and i never thought of it that way but i guess it depends on the individual. i think it's more a way to experience first hand the double standards of life along with the entertainment factor of mocking heterosexuals
2006-09-27 18:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually think it's kind of funny that a man can look "feminine" if he puts on enough makeup and works hard enough, as hard as any woman's expected to.
I'd say it's a bit of both.
2006-09-27 17:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dumb question. Y dont u go to one and see?
Oh, and stop thinking that we want to act like straight people, we are better than that.
And we dress better.
oh and ps, we also act better.
Clearly.
2006-09-27 17:20:13 · answer #9 · answered by arielsalom33 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea...you'll have to ask a drag queen.
2006-09-27 17:32:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋