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Drag Shows: Fake Culture Wars the Conservatives Have Created
The culture war du jour is the drag show. Personally, I have never attended one but apparently they are where all the freaks go to hang.
Understanding the Culture Wars Around Drag Shows
Culture wars have been around for a long time. But in recent years, the fight has intensified — and drag shows are becoming an increasingly important part of the debate. From their beginnings as underground scenes to their current status as mainstream entertainment, drag shows have become a powerful tool for cultural expression.
Have you ever been to a drag show?
If you have, then you know that they can be a lot of fun — sparkly costumes, lots of laughter, and a great time out with friends. But lately, there’s been a lot of talk about drag shows in the media — especially from conservatives. They’ve painted drag shows as some kind of mythical culture war that is destroying our society.
So what is the real story here? What’s really going on with this whole drag show controversy?
