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1	“You’re in drag, man!” : En multimodal kritisk diskursanalys om hur maskulinitet och femininitet framställs i realityserien RuPaul's Drag Race / “You’re in drag, man!” : A multimodal critical discourse analysis on how masculinity and femininity is portrayed in the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race Ludvig, Tilda, Wallén, Robyn January 2023 (has links) The aim of the study is to examine how discourses about masculinity and femininity are represented in the reality show RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR) and how they have changed over time. We will investigate this through our research questions: how is heteronormativity expressed within discourses of masculinity and femininity, how does the production construct intersectional struggles within the show, and how do discourses of inclusion and exclusion appear in the program? The material of the study consists of episodes from two different seasons: season 7 and 14. The episodes were selected based on which contained the most themes regarding gender and gender discourse. Scenes from every episode were also selected based on the same criteria. The theoretical framework of the study is composed of research regarding drag culture and reality TV, which was complimented with research specifically on RPDR. We have also used theories concerning gender from e.g. Butler and Edgar, Hill Collins and Bilges works on intersectionality, and representation theory from primarily Hall et al. This essay uses multimodal critical discourse analysis (MCDA), since the study examines multimodal content. The analysis tools that are used focus on linguistic, visual and production related elements to illustrate our findings. The results show that the program conveys a binary notion of gender, which aligns with heteronormativity. The show also reproduces stereotypes and gender norms for women, whereas it challenges gender norms for men. Additionally, the show constructs intersectional conflicts, specifically regarding age and size. These show an ideal that the series produces, which can both be applied to drag queens and women. Lastly, the show positions itself as a safe space for people that have been excluded by their families and/or society. The shows cast functions as a new, chosen family for the contestants. However, the show also uses the contestants that are included through emotional labour and tragedy porn. This is especially significant in contestants that are a minority in the program, e.g. trans- or heterosexual people. kritisk diskursanalys dragqueens heteronormativitet reality-TV representation Humanities and the Arts Humaniora och konst
2	”När [barn] möter en dragartist möter de en sagofigur” : Sagostunder med dragartister på folkbibliotek. / ”When [children] encounter a dragqueen they see a fictional character” : Drag storytimes in public libraries. Landgren, Rebecka, Nykänen, Jennifer January 2023 (has links) This study aims to acquire knowledge about the concept of drag storytimes in public libraries. It addresses research questions regarding their relation to the libraries' mission, as well as associated experiences with and perceptions of these events. The study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing interviews with different stakeholders, alongside non-participatory observation, as well as media and social media analysis. The theoretical frameworks of agonistic pluralism and visibility are employed. Findings show that drag storytimes promote accessibility, representation, and acceptance of diversity, aligning with libraries' democratic mission. They also bridge the gap between the art form drag and literature, serving as a means for libraries to encourage and facilitate children's reading. Findings also highlight misconceptions and misrepresentations of drag storytimes in media and public discourse. While libraries have encountered challenges and resistance when hosting drag storytimes, they have also received significant appreciation and support. Resistance is based on concerns about sexualization, indoctrination and unsuitability for children. These concerns are addressed with observations and interviews, which refute these notions. This study finds that the purpose of drag storytimes lies in promoting reading and providing entertaining experiences for children, emphasizing their child-centric nature. Opinions and perceptions influenced by adults' perspectives, biases, and fears impact the power dynamics among libraries, the public, and politics. This study underscores the challenges faced by libraries in this dynamic and emphasizes their resilience. It underlines the importance of information dissemination, communication, and destigmatization of drag and drag storytimes. By engaging in open conversations, librarians can address misconceptions, confront prejudices, and broaden perspectives. Drag storytime dragqueens public libraries reading promotion children democracy diversity inclusion visibility hypervisibility art form agonistic pluralism arm’s length distance politics. Drag sagostunder dragartister folkbibliotek läsfrämjande barn demokrati mångfald inkludering synlighet hypersynlighet konstform agonistisk pluralism armlängds avstånd politik. Information Studies Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap

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”När [barn] möter en dragartist möter de en sagofigur” : Sagostunder med dragartister på folkbibliotek. / ”When [children] encounter a dragqueen they see a fictional character” : Drag storytimes in public libraries.