Articles Tagged With #dragshows
EXPLORING IDENTITY AND BELONGING THROUGH QUEER RITUALS: UNCOVERING THE CONCEPT OF INTERSECTIONALITY
In queer communities, there is a wide variety of rituals, cultural practices, and community events that provide individuals with opportunities to explore their identities and connect with others who...
UNLOCKING THE BENEFITS OF LGBTQ CULTURAL EVENTS: HOW PARTICIPATION ENHANCES RESILIENCE
LGBTQ individuals are often faced with unique challenges related to their identities that can affect their mental health and well-being. Participating in LGBTQ-focused cultural or social events can...
HOW URBAN STREET PERFORMANCES SHAPE AND NURTURE QUEER COMMUNITIES THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION
The study of urban street performances is an important area of inquiry that has been largely overlooked in academic research. Urban street performance can be defined as any type of public artistic...
QUEER LEISURE: HOW KINKY PARTIES AND POLYAMORY CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR SEXUAL EXPRESSION
Queer leisure is an umbrella term for activities that are not typically associated with heteronormativity but instead involve pleasure and playfulness. These can include everything from drag shows to...
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW SYMBOLIC PRACTICES LIKE DRAG SHOWS PROMOTE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IDENTITY
LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced discrimination, stigma, prejudice, and societal exclusion due to their non-heteronormative sexual orientation or gender identity. As such, they often turn...
HOW QUEER SEXUAL MINORIIES CHALLENGE SOCIETAL NORMS THROUGH EROTIC EXPRESSION
There is no denying that sexual minorities have faced many challenges when it comes to expressing themselves freely and publicly, but they continue to find ways to defy societal norms and...
HOW QUEER INDIVIDUALS USE CREATIVE PRACTICES TO BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND PROMOTE RESILIENCE
Creativity and performance are integral to how people express themselves and build connections with others within their communities. Queer individuals often face unique challenges when it comes to...
HISTORICAL QUEER PERFORMANCE AS A TOOL FOR VISIBILITY AND SOCIAL RESISTANCE
Historical Queer Performance and Social Resistance
Historical queer performance is an important aspect of the LGBTQIA+ community's struggle for visibility and recognition. Throughout history,...