Language of Drag Queens investigation Flashcards
What theorist does speech code theory belong to?
Philipsen
In relevance to drag queen’s language what does the speech code theory entail?
Groups, such as drag queens, develop their own speech codes. There is an unwritten code for the way a drag queen should now speak.
What theorist does code of sisterhood belong to?
Simmon
In relevance to drag queen’s language what does the code of sisterhood entail?
By speaking in this way, they are upholding family values, their family being the queens they are surrounded and supported by. Their language is meant to be empowering and meant to build confidence and security.
What theorist does style switching belong to?
Mann
In relevance to drag queen’s language what does style switching entail?
Drag queens use three different styles of language, White Women’s English (WWE), Gay Man’s English (GME), and African-American Vernacular Language (AAVE). Mann observes that drag queens utilise a variety of language styles to negotiate elements of their racial and gender identities. Drag queens may use their linguistic choices to aid them in blurring gender and racial lines: style-mixing.
What did Goffman say that supports the idea that drag queens performances are a creation of their identity?
‘the process of socialisation is a way of learning how to play assigned roles and negotiate a desired impression on a stage, which is what he calls everyday life. The performance is not only a recreation, but also a creation of a speaker’s identity.’
In drag queen language what does ‘beat’ mean?
‘when your makeup is immaculate’.
In drag queen language what does ‘realness’ mean?
‘an accurate outward presentation of something you are trying to serve’.
In drag queen language what does ‘don’t be hungry mean’?
be humble and don’t complain.
