Female impersonators
Scope Notes
Here are entered works on men who dress as women for the purpose of playing a theatrical role, as a disguise, or as a humorous or political statement. Works on entertainers who perform with over-the-top female clothing and exaggerated mannerisms are entered under [Drag queens.] Works on persons who assume a dress and manner not generally associated with their gender for psychological gratification are entered under [Cross-dressers.]
Used for
- Cross-dressers (Female impersonators)
- Crossdressers (Female impersonators)
- Impersonators of women
- Impersonators, Female
Examples
Notes under [Cross-dressers; Drag queens]
Broader Terms (1)
Hierarchy
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