Overview

Today drag has an unprecedented mass cultural appeal. Reaching far beyond traditional queer venues and audiences into the mainstream, it has evolved into a booming industry worth millions of dollars. Drag is art, politics, lifestyle and entertainment all in one. Yet, studies examining its market value as a product, brand or consumption practice remain scarce. This interdisciplinary collection fills that void, exploring the intersection of drag and markets. Written by an international group of scholars exploring cases from Europe, Asia and the US, this will be a key resource for anyone curious about drag's social, political and economic impact.

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Author:   Mikko Laamanen (Oslo Metropolitan University) ,  Mario Campana (University of Bath) ,  Maria Rita Micheli (IESEG School of Management) ,  Rohan Venkatraman (University of Birmingham)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781529237443

ISBN 10:   1529237440
Pages:   226
Publication Date:   28 November 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: What are Marketplace Cultures of Drag? - Mikko Laamanen, Maria Rita Micheli, Mario Campana, Rohan Venkatraman and Katherine Duffy Part 1: Politicising Drag Identities The Neoliberal ‘Ru-presentation’ of Drag as a Key to Success and Acceptance - Luigi Squillante Drag is not Womanface - Paul Haynes Part 2: Marketising Drag Crafty Queens: Meaning Co-Creation Between Drag Performers and Brands through Artisanal Framing - Alina Both, Raian Razal and Rohan Venkatraman Legitimation Spill Over in the Berlin Drag Scene: From Conflict to Collaboration - Pia Seimetz and Jan-Hendrick Bucher Perceptions and Behaviours of Non-Fan Consumers of Cosmetics Products Endorsed by Drag Celebrities in Japan - Binh Nghiêm-Phú Part 3: Digitising Drag Cybernetic Drag: Embodiment, Technology and Digital Drag Performance in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Shayne Zaslow Drag Social Media Influencers as Opinion Leaders, Their Role in Persuading and Promoting Drag Entertainment - Khyati Jagani Conclusion: Studying Drag Marketplace Cultures: Critical Reflections and Future Directions - Mario Campana, Rohan Venkatraman, Katherine Duffy, Mikko Laamanen and Maria Rita Micheli Epilogue 10. Kinky Boots: Reflections on Making and Marketing Tubular Sex - Pauline Maclaran 11. Reflections on the Business, Consumption and Performance of Contemporary Drag - Mark McCormack

Reviews

“Drag’s commercial crossover raises complicated questions about what happens to gendered performance, bodies, and queer politics under the marketplace's embrace. This much-needed volume addresses them with charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.” Joshua Gamson, University of San Francisco

Author Information

Mikko Laamanen is Research Professor at Consumption Research Norway, Oslo Metropolitan University. Mario Campana is Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School of Management, University of Bath. Maria Rita Micheli is Associate Professor in Strategy at IESEG School of Management. Rohan Venkatraman is Lecturer in Marketing at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. Katherine Duffy is Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow.

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