Netizens applaud Drag Den PH's 'progressive and inclusive' sign-up sheet
With the introduction of not one, but two, drag competitions in the Philippines, it's high time that we become more inclusive in the little ways - and that goes for how people choose to identify themselves online.
The Manila Luzon-hosted show Drag Den PH is one prime example, as their Google Form audition sheet is now being lauded for including the "they/them" pronoun choice, one's lived name, and their drag name.
A "lived name" is someone's chosen moniker that may or may not be their name assigned at birth. Meanwhile, the "they/them" pronouns refer to those that identify as non-binary or prefer a gender-neutral term.
The registration went the rounds on Twitter, where user @vinceliban first pointed out the details.
"Love this #DragDen audition form for being progressive & inclusive," Vince captioned. "1) it asks for ur pronouns; 2) it uses lived name rather than “preferred name” which puts more nuance & power on the lived experiences of trans & queer ppl. sharing so other orgs can replicate!"
love this #DragDen audition form for being progressive & inclusive.
— Vince ?️?? #SOGIEEqualityNow (@vinceliban) August 18, 2021
1) it asks for ur pronouns;
2) it uses “lived name” rather than “preferred name” which puts more nuance & power on the lived experiences of trans & queer ppl.
sharing so other orgs can replicate! ? pic.twitter.com/56TFzJftpr
Other users have since followed suit and praised the people behind the show for the significant detail.
GANYAN DAPAT!!!
— FABGELOUS ? CANDY WHOREHOL (@fabgelous) August 18, 2021
Kudos, @dragdenph!!
Pinagisipan, may puso, at patunay na may care sa contestants!! ??? https://t.co/xy0L2j3NLF
ATTENTION TO ALL STUDENT LEADERS, ORGS, COMMITTEES, AT IBA PA!!! LET'S DO BETTER MGA MHIEEE!! https://t.co/lupJfepzm6
— superproxy (@audsdre) August 18, 2021
Yes! Our Lived name is not a "preferred" nor "nickname". Being a trans woman, particularly in this country is a struggle --- Deprived to the right to change our name that match their gender, to include gender identity instead of sex in any identification documents, etc. https://t.co/JugyLm62sn
— dee (@imagodnow) August 18, 2021
Meanwhile, auditions for Drag Den PH are ongoing from August 16 until August 31, 2021. Interested contestants are first tasked to create a TikTok video showcasing their drag transformation. From there, the competition will choose its shortlisted queens.
Check out the audition form here.
Banner photos from Drag Den PH Facebook page and audition form screenshot
