The word was established in the 'drag queen' culture to talk about those who acted as mentors to the youngest girls. Now, in Anglo-Saxon culture it is also used to signal the presence of an empowered female figure.

For example, when Beyoncé appears on television, the networks are flooded with fans who define her with a single word: “Mother!” The series 'Pose' recreated the universe of the New York 'ball', with their different houses and mothers.