Awani Review

Complete News World

Drag queens are increasingly marginalized in some states

Drag queens are increasingly marginalized in some states

Posted

Update

Video Length: 2 minutes

France 2
Written article

C. Gutin, A. Filippi, D. Donzel – France 2

France Televisions

Drag queens are increasingly targeted by neoconservatives in the United States. Many states are considering restricting their performance space, particularly through shows.

Their shows, glamorous and all sequins, have become a favorite target of American ultra-conservatives. pullsQueens and dragsKings 12 states face unprecedented laws Wants to ban this type of cabaret altogether in America. Alpha is scared now AndromedaPullQueen takes the stage in California (USA).. “It’s very difficult to be A dragthe queen In 2023″she says.

A highly visible symbol of LGBTQ+ rights

Since the beginning of the year, anti-haul laws have multiplied. Tennessee has a total ban. In Florida, the state of the most conservative governor, Ron D SandysA set of laws were enacted to regulate this type of performanceChildren are the audience. “Like it or not we’ll do it”He says.

When these laws were challenged by several judges, a street fight broke out between the two camps. In front of a bookstore, a group of neo-Nazis gathered and threatenedCome on queenAnd read to children. According to experts, dragQueens have become the most visible symbol of LGBTQ+ rights. It mobilizes their political base.”Michael mentions BranskyProfessor at Harvard.