This essay will explore how bi-erasure - the act of invalidating bisexual people's existence - is perpetuated through social institutions like marriage, dating apps, and healthcare systems. Then, it...
Sexual orientation and its impact on self-disclosure
People are often asked about their gender identity and sexual orientation in various situations throughout their lives. In some cultures, it is...
Bisexuals are often invisible and ignored by society. They experience feelings of isolation and loneliness due to being neither straight nor gay enough. Their identity is not validated like that of...
There has been increasing awareness about the prevalence of biphobia and its detrimental impact on individuals who identify as bisexual. Bisexual erasure is the act of dismissing, ignoring, or...
Bisexual Erasure in Policymaking
Policymakers have made significant progress towards achieving equal rights for LGBTQ+ people through policy changes that prohibit discrimination based on sexual...
Peer education can have a positive effect on adolescent awareness and acceptance of bisexuality. It involves educating oneself and others about sexuality, particularly bi+ people's experiences and...
The LGBT community is often seen as a unified group of people who share common experiences and struggles, but this is not always the case. Intergroup tensions within the community can mirror broader...
The term "bisexual" refers to an individual who is attracted both to people of the opposite gender and same gender. Bisexuals often face challenges in romantic or professional contexts due to...
A bisexual individual is someone who experiences romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction to people of more than one gender identity. Bisexuals are often marginalized and stigmatized due to...
Bisexual individuals often face discrimination from their families due to cultural norms, religious beliefs, or lack of understanding about bisexual identity. This can lead to low self-esteem and a...