This image portrays a transgender male dressed in drag. Half his face is covered in traditional drag queen make up, while the other half of his face portrays his physical identity as a male Drag is the act of a male dressing in women's clothing, often times outlandish and over the top, that may date as far back as the 18th century. Drag queens often perform under a as characters in a skit or show as a form of entertainment. This image speaks about transformation, and how society may see this man as physically male at times, but he identifies as a female at others. Dressing in drag is a way for transgender individuals to express their feminine side in a safe and "socially acceptable" way.
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