Drag queen? Transgender? Conchita's an ambassador and that's what matters
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It's always great when someone from our side wins, and by "our side" I of course mean everyone who isn't Jeremy Clarkson. The gay boys and girls; the trans people; the downtrodden. Conchita Wurst got up on that stage on Saturday and sang for everyone who has ever been made to feel ashamed or afraid for being different....
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But what does it all mean, this hair and that beard and those lashes? Conchita has been crowned queen of Europe, but is she a transvestite, a drag queen, a bearded lady, a transgender woman or what? And does it even matter?...
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Conchita is his lady persona, a strangely compelling mix of Katy Perry and Jesus, but it's female pronouns, please, when the lashes are on – and male ones when they come off. Confused? This is gender fluidity and you'd better get used to it...
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Across Europe, gay, lesbian, bi and trans people are disowned by their families, often to be beaten, humiliated and locked away by society. Write Conchita's victory off as novelty nonsense if you like, but you'll be sniffing at the millions of people now finding inspiration in her Eurovision ashes.
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article by The Guardian - read
more, there's even a
Beyoncé reference
What do you think? Conchita changing the way people approach gender? The conversation shes started is more important than any possible selfish agendas? Or was Conchita using her identity as gimmick to win? Do you feel her cause is genuine?
