Self-concept and conceptions of masculinity and femininity in drag queens

In order to determine the personality dynamics in 5 Venezuelan Drag Queens, aged between 23 and 33 years old, with emphasis on their self-concept, body image and their ideas about masculinity and femininity, an in-depth case study was conducted in a descriptive-comparative research with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design. Under these parameters, an additional exploration was conducted with 5 Venezuelan homosexual men, aged between 23 and 37 years old, who do not engage in this activity, in order to contemplate comparatively, what characteristics differentiate Drag Queens from Drag Queens. Both groups of participants were explored through the use of strategies such as direct observation within the environment for the elaboration of field logs, in-depth interviews and, on the other hand, the administration of projective psychological tests. The results reveal a division of traits in Drag Queens participants, with some displaying traits under female clothing and others outside of it, among other aspects that may be relevant for future research.