BUT, Morrison seems to interpret gender *entirely* as performance. While he is quite aware of and sympathetic about the ways in which transwomen are used and abused, he doesn't really seem to grasp the difference between a transsexual woman and a drag queen.

A good way to correct ignorance is to openly admit it. So, I'm going to admit my ignorance...

What do you see as essential differences between transsexual women and drag queens?

Here's all that I know and understand:

To me, a drag queen is flamboyantly expressing female attributes. She may or may not consider herself to be 'truly' female.

To me, a transsexual woman considers herself to be 'truly' female. She may or may not be flamboyant.

Am I missing something?