DRAG AS PERFORMANCE, THERAPY, ACTIVISM, AND PERSONAL EXPRESSION: WHAT OLDER DRAG ARTISTS TEACH US
2024

What Older Drag Artists Teach Us

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Author Information

Author(s): Donorfio Laura, Chapman Brian

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Conclusion

The symposium highlights the resilience and coping mechanisms of older drag artists, emphasizing their significant contributions to culture and community.

Supporting Evidence

  • Older drag artists have rich lived experiences that are often traumatic yet celebrative.
  • The symposium includes four presentations that bridge behavioral science and social policy.
  • Current anti-drag policies are examined in relation to SGM communities.
  • The experiences of older drag artists are analyzed through feminist and queer theoretical lenses.

Takeaway

Older drag artists have important stories and experiences that show how they cope with challenges and contribute to society.

Methodology

The symposium includes presentations that utilize both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Limitations

The population of older adult drag artists is underrepresented in existing literature.

Participant Demographics

Older adult drag artists from sexual and gender minority communities.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0744

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