Understanding Drag Culture and History

What is the primary distinction between drag and being transgender?

• Both drag and being transgender are identities.

• Drag is an identity, while being transgender is an action.

• Both drag and being transgender are actions.

• Drag is an action, while being transgender is an identity.

How did Prohibition in the 1920s influence the development of drag culture?

• It had no significant impact on drag culture.

• It led to the decline of drag culture.

• It caused drag culture to become more formalized.

• It allowed drag culture to flourish in speakeasies.

What role did drag performers play during the Stonewall Riots?

• They opposed the riots.

• They were not involved in the riots.

• They were instrumental in organizing the confrontations.

• They were passive observers.

What was the significance of the Wigstock Festival in 1984?

• It marked the end of drag culture.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It was a protest against drag culture.

• It helped bring drag culture back into the mainstream.

How did RuPaul's Drag Race contribute to the drag culture?

• It had no impact on drag culture.

• It made drag culture less popular.

• It brought drag culture into mainstream American culture.

• It was a failure and did not influence drag culture.