Why Are People So Afraid of Drag?

Описание: Where did drag come from? Why do people have such strong feelings about it? And what does it have to do with patriarchy? If you’re unsure how to feel about drag — if it makes you a little uncomfortable — then this video’s for you.

Additional Resources:
https://www.dragstoryhour.org/

Sources:

‘The fabulous history of drag’ BBC
‘Understanding Drag’ Human Rights Campaign
‘From police raids to pop culture’ National Geographic
‘GIs as Dolls: Uncovering the Hidden Histories of Drag Entertainment During Wartime’ The National WWII Museum
‘World War II Was Such A Drag’ History of Sorts
‘From Drags to Bitches: The implications of mainstreamed drag culture on women’ Medium
‘Drag: a sexist caricature, or a fabulous art form?’ The Guardian
‘The First English Actresses’ Folger Shakespeare Library
‘The Rise and Fall of the Pansy Craze’ G&LR
‘An Oral History of Ballroom Within Mainstream Culture’ Vogue
‘Extremist Backlash Against Drag’ Human Rights Campaign
‘The Drag Defense Book’ NPR
‘The Second World War Soldiers Who Fought Hitler’s Nazi Germany While in Drag’ Forces News
‘American Masters Interview: Georgee Chauncey’ PBS

Additional historic images sourced from: www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/

Stock footage included in this video was sourced from pexels.com.

This video features footage from the incredible 1990 documentary: Paris is Burning by Jennie Livingston

All video clips and images were used for educational and commentary purposes under fair use.

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About:
Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s degree at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.”

The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings are able to flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive.

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Starring Amy McPhie Allebest
Written by Sam Rose Preminger & Amy McPhie Allebest
Videographer and Editor: Ralph Blair