Drag: The Basics

Drag: The Basics offers a concise, critical, and intersectional exploration of drag performance through its rich histories, theories, practices, and politics across global contexts.
Through sharp analysis and compelling case studies, this accessible volume delves into drag's complex relationships with race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, and media representation. The book traces drag's transformative journey from countercultural expression to mainstream phenomenon, examining its role in protest, activism, and artistic innovation while providing fresh insights that go beyond surface-level understanding.
Drag: The Basics is ideal for students and scholars in performance studies, gender theory, queer studies, and cultural history, as well as performers and curious enthusiasts seeking deeper engagement with drag cultures beyond makeup and glitter.

List of contents

Introduction 1. A History/Herstory of Drag 2. Drag: Theory, Practice and Activism 3. Drag and the Media Conclusion: A Drag Manifesto

About the author

Mark Edward is a performer, artist and independent scholar.
Chris Greenough is professor of social sciences at Edge Hill University, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Greenough Edward, Edward Mark, Chris Greenough
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 23.12.2025
• EAN: 9781032279466
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3227946-6
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Basics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; History, Media Studies, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Humanities, Gender studies, gender groups, Drag culture and performance