Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

The History of Drag Queens

Apr 11, 2024
Jacob Bloomfield, author of Drag: A British History, discusses the origins of drag dating back to the 1870s, its evolution into a cultural phenomenon, societal perceptions of drag in relation to sexuality and class, and the historical significance of drag performances during wartime. The episode delves into the censorship faced by drag performers and the changing attitudes towards drag throughout history.
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