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Is Drag the New Porn? It’s Being Publicly Scorned, We All Love It
With the recent political theatrics, the art form of drag performance has been thrust into the forefront.
If you’re not living under a rock, you would have probably heard about drag by now.
You may have even attended a drag show, binge-watched RuPaul’s Drag Race, or at least caught a glimpse of drag queens on your Instagram feed.
But despite its growing prominence, drag remains a controversial topic — publicly scorned yet enjoyed by the masses.
Hint: This Is Not New
Drag has always been a prominent part of LGBTQ+ culture.
From its early days as a form of expression for marginalized communities to its more recent mainstream appeal, drag has always been a way for queer people to express themselves, feel empowered, and create a community.
The modern drag scene that we know today emerged in the 1980s New York City scene, where performers like RuPaul and Lady Bunny became household names. Since then, drag queens have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and have used their art to bring attention to important issues.
