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dashadashahi's review against another edition
5.0
Newton's anthropological study of female impersonators is an incredible analysis and critique of the sex-role system. Although a short study, the details and analysis provided by Newton are stellar, including many conversations pulled from interviews and descriptions of different shows. Reminiscent of Gayle Rubin's "charmed inner circle" Newton demonstrates entry and socialization into the deviant world of gay, female impersonators. These impersonators serve as a connection between the dominant, "natural" society of heterosexuals and the marginalized, "unnatural" society of homosexuals. An interesting and important study, it is clear why it remains necessary to read 50 years after its publishing.
johnnyideaseed's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting anthropological consideration of drag queens in the 1960s. A lot of it the information is dated, but it's interesting to see what parts continue to linger, particularly in the perceived distinctions made between the queens themselves.
austindoherty's review against another edition
Probably more valuable as an artifact of scholarship than an "ethnography"
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