{"id":11756,"date":"2022-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/?p=11756"},"modified":"2022-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-06-26T00:00:00","slug":"more-than-men-in-wigs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koktailmagazine.com\/th\/2022\/06\/26\/more-than-men-in-wigs\/","title":{"rendered":"More Than Men in Wigs: A Look at Drag Race in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s the superbowl of drag for many, but for some queens it\u2019s a part of their self-discovery journey<\/h3>\n

RuPaul’s Drag Race<\/em> has been the biggest mainstream drag contest since 2009, with 14 seasons on its main series, several international spin-offs, two annual conventions, and its own spot on the Las Vegas strip. But as they sashay their way into the werkrooms, many queens realise that through the experience, they discover their gender identities.<\/p>\n

As more share their truths and their identity, it has become more apparent that what we see as drag is no longer defined strictly by men in wigs. Instead, drag is now treated as an artform of self-expression that lets performers dig deep into what makes them who they are, while creating an alter-ego that they are proud to present to the world. <\/p>\n

We want to celebrate drag performers of all kinds. While it would be impossible to mention every name due to the sheer number of contestants throughout the years, this short list shows that anyone—no matter their gender, sexual identity, or otherwise—can do drag.<\/p>\n

Transgender Queens<\/h1>\n

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