RuPaul’s Drag Race como instrumento de globalização queer: O paralelo entre a expansão de franquias ao redor do mundo e as leis antidrag no contexto estadunidense

Maiko Jhonata de Araújo Gomes; Lucas Lira de Menezes

doi:10.14244/contemp.v14.1322

RuPaul’s Drag Race as an instrument of queer globalization

The parallel between the expansion of franchises around the world and anti-drag laws in the American context

Authors

Maiko Jhonata de Araújo Gomes State University of Paraíba https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0110-6750
Lucas Lira de Menezes Federal University of Bahia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3464-6171

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14244/contemp.v14.1322

Abstract

The paper analyzes how the American reality show “Rupaul’s Drag Race” manages to export drag culture globally, while representing, at the same time, a threat to American conservatism, given the rise of anti-drag laws in the country. To this end, the paper uses explanatory qualitative methodology, using papers and books in the area of globalization; studies on conservatism and neoliberalism; and queer studies. The results indicate that while the market adopts niche consumption strategies for the LGBTQIA+ population, States may have conflicting domestic interests.

Author Biographies

Maiko Jhonata de Araújo Gomes, State University of Paraíba

Master in International Relations from the Postgraduate Program in International Relations at the State University of Paraíba and Bachelor in International Relations from the same educational institution.

Lucas Lira de Menezes, Federal University of Bahia

PhD Student in International Relations from the Postgraduate Program in International Relations at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Master in Political Science from the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) and Bachelor in International Relations from the State University of Paraíba (UEPB).

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2024-12-31

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Vol. 14 (2024): Publicação Contínua

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