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- Drag culture has centuries of history behind it, from Ancient Greece to the Harlem Renaissance.
- LGBTQ historians and experts explained the origins of drag to Insider.
- Here's a guide to drag culture in the US and how what it means today.
An art form. A political statement. A source of entertainment. A communal activity.
Drag has many functions and a rich history that goes back centuries. But what is it, exactly, and what isn't it? Insider spoke to historians to find out everything you need to know.
Is drag the same as cross-dressing?
Drag is the act of highlighting and emphasizing various feminine and masculine features, and it provides an avenue through which people can both subvert and celebrate gender expressions.