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Drag performances have been a common show in [[LGBT+|LGBTQ]]+ spaces, such as pride parades, as they encourage [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conformity]], [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conformity]], and the normalization of being oneself, all through theatre and shows. |
Drag performances have been a common show in [[LGBT+|LGBTQ]]+ spaces, such as pride parades, as they encourage [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conformity]], [[Pronoun Non-Conforming|pronoun non-conformity]], and the normalization of being oneself, all through theatre and shows. |
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Individuals do ''not'' have to perform in shows or in public in order to be qualified as a drag artist. As long as they like to participate in |
Individuals do ''not'' have to perform in shows or in public in order to be qualified as a drag artist. As long as they like to participate in drag in some way, they can still be called drag artists. |
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There are specific etiquettes and ways in which drag is performed. The way these shows or acts are performed vary from location, however some ways in which the shows or acts are commonly performed are listed here. |
There are specific etiquettes and ways in which drag is performed. The way these shows or acts are performed vary from location, however some ways in which the shows or acts are commonly performed are listed here. |
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== Drag Queens == |
== Drag Queens == |
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'''Drag Queens''' are the most common of drag performers. Drag Queens are |
'''Drag Queens''' are the most common of drag performers. Drag Queens are usually men, [[Man-Related|masculine-aligned]], [[Neutral|neutral-aligned]], or [[Androgynous|androgynous-aligned]] individuals who dress up femininely and often use she/her pronouns when performing, regardless of what pronouns they use outside of performance. They are the most common of drag performers, and are often seen more than Drag Kings in media. |
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Drag Queens do ''not'' have to be assigned male at birth. They can include transgender men and transmasculine individuals as well. |
Drag Queens do ''not'' have to be assigned male at birth. They can include transgender men and transmasculine individuals as well. |
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== Drag Kings == |
== Drag Kings == |
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'''Drag Kings''' are [[Woman|women]], [[Woman-Related|feminine-aligned]], neutral-aligned, or androgynously-aligned individuals who dress up masculinely and typically use he/him pronouns when performing, regardless of what pronouns they use outside of performance. |
'''Drag Kings''' are usually [[Woman|women]], [[Woman-Related|feminine-aligned]], neutral-aligned, or androgynously-aligned individuals who dress up masculinely and typically use he/him pronouns when performing, regardless of what pronouns they use outside of performance. |
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Drag Kings do ''not'' have to be assigned female at birth. They can include transgender women and transfeminine individuals as well. |
Drag Kings do ''not'' have to be assigned female at birth. They can include transgender women and transfeminine individuals as well. |
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== Drag Queers == |
== Drag Queers == |
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'''Drag Queers''' or '''Drag Monarchs''' are [[Binary Genders|binary]] individuals, [[men]] or [[women]], who dress up [[Androgynous|androgynously]] or [[Neutral|neutrally]] and typically use they/them pronouns when performing, regardless of what pronouns they use outside of performance. |
'''Drag Queers''' or '''Drag Monarchs''' are usually [[Binary Genders|binary]] individuals, [[men]] or [[women]], who dress up [[Androgynous|androgynously]] or [[Neutral|neutrally]] and typically use they/them pronouns when performing, regardless of what pronouns they use outside of performance. |
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Drag Monarchs do ''not'' have to be assigned binary at birth. They can include [[AXAB]] or [[UAB]] individuals. |
Drag Monarchs do ''not'' have to be assigned binary at birth. They can include [[AXAB]] or [[UAB]] individuals. |
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=== Hyper Queers === |
=== Hyper Queers === |
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A '''Hyper Queer''', |
A '''Hyper Queer''', '''Hyper Monarch''', or '''Faux Queer''' is a subset of a Drag Queer used to describe someone who is genderqueer or non-binary, but performs as a Drag Queer. Even though they aren't 'crossdressing,' they still exaggerate their [[androgyny]] or [[neutrality]] in a way that can be described as a performance, and seen as such. |
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== Controversy on "Faux" == |
== Controversy on "Faux" == |
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