Drag as a Representation of Community Pride
The Awareness, Significance, and Impact of Nymphia Wind on the LGBTQ+ Community in Taiwan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11061873 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Randolph C H Chan (0000-0002-4604-5154, Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Chan Rw (Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Fei Nga Hung (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Marcus Shengkai Lam (Chinese University of Hong Kong) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-28 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2026.2618041 |
| PMID | 41631983 |
| OpenAlex | W7127439570 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 50 |
The unprecedented victory of drag performer Nymphia Wind in Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race marked a historic milestone for Asian and LGBTQ+ representation in global media. The present study employed a mixed-methods design to investigate the awareness, significance, and impact of Nymphia's achievement on Taiwan's LGBTQ+ community. Among 1370 LGBTQ+ individuals surveyed, the results indicated that 46.0% demonstrated high awareness of Nymphia's victory. The achievement was widely perceived as encouraging authentic self-expression (73.8%), enhancing LGBTQ+ visibility (76.7%), and boosting Taiwan's international image (77.8%). Path analysis indicated that achievement awareness was associated with reduced self-stigma and improved well-being, mediated by increased levels of identity pride and community visibility. Complementing these quantitative findings, inductive thematic analysis revealed six major themes: (1) inspiration and empowerment, (2) personal connection and resonance, (3) visibility and representation, (4) public acceptance and awareness, (5) cultural and international presence, and (6) mixed reactions and concerns. These results demonstrate the influence of prominent LGBTQ+ achievements on community dynamics and experiences. Responses ranged from celebration to concerns about privilege and stereotyping, reflecting the complexity of representation and signaling that visibility alone is insufficient without deeper societal understanding and structural change
Drag · Identity (music · Invisibility · Pride · Representation (politics · Thematic analysis · Visibility · Community Health and Development · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Music History and Culture
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |