# Cross-dressers

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  "id": "S89002495",
  "title": "Cross-dressers",
  "url": "/topics/S89002495",
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  "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory",
  "provider": "lcsh",
  "revision": "09a48843d1800a44",
  "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289",
  "numeric_address": "9857473586799969862",
  "address_version": "morton4x16-v1",
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  "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review",
  "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap"
}

Here are entered works on persons who assume a dress and manner not generally associated with their gender for psychological gratification. Works on entertainers, especially women, who perform with over-the-top male clothing and exaggerated mannerisms are entered under [Drag kings.] Works on entertainers, especially men, who perform with over-the-top female clothing and exaggerated mannerisms are entered under [Drag queens.] Works on men who dress as women for the purpose of playing a theatrical role, as a disguise, or as a humorous or political statement are entered under [Female impersonators.] Works on women who dress as men for the purpose of playing a theatrical role, as a disguise, or as a humorous or political statement are entered under [Male impersonators.]

Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap.

Source: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh89002495

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