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Applying gender/queer theory to the movie, Paris is Burning
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Applying gender/queer theory to the movie, Paris is Burning

Photo by Ingo Doerrie on Unsplash The concept of ‘realness’ is a term that is for and against gender norms at the same time. According to the film Paris is Burning, ‘realness’ means to be able to blend and “look like your straight counterpart” (18:43). But what is your straight counterpart? How does one fit...