Session 2 explored the topic drag as an inclusive practice with lecturers from drag artist and educator, Katinka Steensgaard, and from Daniel Vals and Lady Francesca from the drag group, DragSyndrome. After session 2, the audience got to reflect over some of the topics that were brought up by the speakers. This reflection was facilitated troth use of a digital tool, Mentimeter, where questions were asked and the audience could reply anonymously. The first question the audience got was:

“Where does drag excel in terms of its inclusive practice?”

As a response to the question, many people praised the Drag-sphere for its inclusivity. The responses included opportunities for self-expression, creativity and sending a message to the audience regardless of your background. Some also describe a feeling of liberation through the art of Drag and its many aspects.

Second question was:

“How can Drag include more people with different backgrounds (ethical, gender, neurodivergence etc.)?”

The audience expressed that by giving people of different backgrounds a place of belonging, it opens up for the opportunity to be seen and heard through drag. Increasing visibility can help support and bring forth a wide variety of artists with their own unique talents and experiences. One of the replies stated clearly, “Book them!”, meaning that we as a majority have a responsible to give space to those who don't often get it.

Members of the audience also brought up that having events such as these types of seminars can aid in increasing support and visibility for different kinds of artists. Drag needs to be talked about, drag needs to be seen by people who are curious or by people who don't have a connection to the artform.

Third and last question was:

“Do you feel included in the Drag sphere?”

Feeling included in the Drag sphere is an individual experience that many audience-members expressed during the reflection-process. The majority of the members felt included and/or expressed how they overall have had positive experiences with the Drag sphere. Alongside this, there were some who either felt uncertain or left out. They described being hesitant or an uncertainty due to feeling like they didn’t belong. These answers, alongside the positive feedback, shows the importance of an open and accepting environment that can allow people from the outside to explore the drag sphere.

Overall, the reflections from Session 2 underline both the strength and the ongoing responsibility of drag as an inclusive practice. The audience highlighted drag’s unique ability to offer creativity, liberation, and spaces for authentic expression, while also pointing to the need for continued visibility and active inclusion—especially for artists who are often overlooked. The mixed responses around feeling included remind us that inclusion is never a finished task; it requires conscious effort, open dialogue, and environments that welcome uncertainty as much as confidence. Together, these insights emphasize how crucial it is to keep creating accessible platforms, fostering belonging, and ensuring that the drag sphere remains a place where more people can see themselves reflected and celebrated.