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