Drag Queens

Unveiling Linguistic Appropriation: A Dive into Slang Usage on Twitter

Asfa Khan and Ayub Abdul-Cader A world where words wield power and every hashtag tells a story—welcome to the exploration of slang on Twitter. Exploring the intricate dance between language, identity, and culture, this study delves into the phenomenon of linguistic appropriation on Twitter. Focusing on the adoption of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by […]

AAVE, cultural appropriation, Drag Queens, linguistic appropriation, Slang, social media

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Reading is Fundamental: The Role of Ritual Insults in Ru Paul’s Drag Race

Language and Gender

Olivia Heiner Insults are sometimes regarded as negative or impolite; however, they can also be a playful ritual among various communities. Consider, for example, the exaggerated “Yo Mama” jokes told between young school children. Such insults are entertaining, performative, and unlikely to cause much harm. This article explores the practice of mock ritual insults in

Drag Queens, gender, Gendered Performance, Ritual Insults

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