Articles Tagged With #bisexualadvocacy
BISEXUAL IDENTITIES AND COPING STRATEGIES: UNDERSTANDING MINORITY STRESS AND BUILDING RESILIENCE
The term "bisexual" refers to an individual who is attracted to both men and women, but it can also be used more broadly to describe anyone who experiences attraction outside of traditional...
BISEXUAL YOUTH STRATEGIES: SELFACCEPTANCE, COMMUNITY, AND CARE NAVIGATE MARGINALIZATION.
Young bisexuals often face social marginalization and invisibility that can lead to feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, shame, and low self-esteem. To cope with these challenges, they may...
HOW BISEXUALS CAN BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND SAFE SPACES
Bisexual individuals may encounter unique challenges in their lives that require specific coping strategies to maintain mental health, self-esteem, and social support. These strategies can include...
HOW BISEXUAL PEOPLE CULTIVATE RESILIENCE AND FOSTER SELFCOMPASSION IN RESPONSE TO PREJUDICE AND STIGMA?
Bisexual people have been subjected to stigma and prejudice throughout history due to their sexual orientation. This can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety that impact their...
BISEXUALS STRUGGLE IN THE WORKPLACE DESPITE LESS STIGMA SURROUNDING IDENTITY
Bisexuals are often seen as having an easier time navigating workplace challenges than their lesbian, gay, and heterosexual peers due to less stigma attached to their identities.
This assumption...
EXPLORING IDENTITY AFTER BIPHOBIC EXPERIENCES: STRATEGIES FOR RECOVERING FROM INTERNALIZED STIGMAS
How does a bisexual person rebuild their identity following an experience of prejudice from within the LGBTQ+ community? Bisexuals who have faced biphobia may experience disorientation and...
BISEXUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HINDERED BY SOCIETAL STEREOTYPES
Bisexual individuals face challenges that hinder their ability to advance professionally, gain recognition, and secure mentorship opportunities due to societal stereotypes. These negative perceptions...
BISEXUAL PEOPLE AND THEIR STRUGGLES: HOW SOCIAL SUPPORT CAN HELP REDUCE DISCRIMINATION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Bisexual people are an often-overlooked minority group that experiences unique challenges in society due to their identity. While some research has been done on how bisexuals experience stress and...