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Drag Queen

Trans terminology

What the term means

A performer using a heightened feminine stage persona; drag performance is not the same as being transgender.

In detail

This entry describes gender identity, expression or sexual orientation, depending on the specific term. These are distinct dimensions of a person’s life: identity cannot be inferred reliably from clothes, appearance or preferred BDSM role. Respectful language follows the person’s own self-description.

Context and distinctions

To understand “Drag Queen” more precisely, compare the related entries: Crossdressing, Drag King, Transfeminine. They may appear in the same discussion, yet they do not necessarily mean the same thing.

Related terms

Crossdressing Wearing clothing culturally associated with another gender; this alone does not determine gender identity or orientation.Drag King A performer using a masculine stage persona or gender-play aesthetics.Transfeminine A broad description for people with a feminine gender identity or expression linked to a transgender experience.Gender Identity A person's internal sense of their gender, distinct from clothing, attraction or relationship preferences.