Speaking Out Loud About Bisexuality: Biphobia in the Gay and Lesbian Community

Welzer-Lang, Daniel

doi:10.1080/15299710802142259

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“…9 The reasons for these differences are unclear, but it may be a result of minority stress and the stigma and discrimination MSMW feel from both heterosexual and gay communities. 19, 20 A lack of social support has been correlated with IPV outcomes, 33 and it may be that MSMW’s isolation contributes to their increased prevalence of IPV. Further research needs to be conducted to determine the underlying causes for differences in IPV rates between MSM and MSMW.…”

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“…15–18 Though the reasons for this disparity are unclear, some researchers hypothesize that MSMW’s increased rates of IPV victimization and risk behaviors may be a result of the “double stigma” they experience from both heterosexual and gay individuals. 19, 20 A study by Dodge et al found that MSMW frequently had difficulty navigating between heterosexual and gay communities and often felt they did not belong to any community. 21 Although this study was conducted among a US population, MSMW in China may feel a greater sense of isolation due to their relative invisibility in society compared to MSM.…”

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Intimate Partner Violence and Correlates With Risk Behaviors and HIV/STI Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women in China

Davis

Best

Wei

et al. 2015

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) research has primarily focused on heterosexual couples, but has largely ignored IPV among men who have sex with men (MSM). We examined IPV prevalence among MSM and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) in China. Methods MSM over the age of 16 were recruited through three MSM-focused websites in China. An online survey containing items on sociodemographics, risk behaviors, IPV, and self-reported HIV or STI diagnosis was completed. Multivariate regression was used to examine associations between IPV and risk behaviors and an HIV or STI diagnosis. Results Among 610 participants, 182 (29.8%) reported experiencing at least one type of IPV. MSMW were at significantly greater risk for IPV (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.65, 95% CI [1.08–2.53]) compared to MSM. Men who had experienced IPV were more likely to have participated in group sex (AOR 1.86, 95% CI [1.08–3.21]), to have had sex in exchange for gifts or money (AOR 5.06, 95% CI [2.47–10.35]), and to report a positive HIV diagnosis (AOR 2.59, 95% CI [1.22–5.51]). Conclusions There is a hidden epidemic of IPV among MSM in China, especially among MSMW. The hidden nature of MSM and MSMW suggests the need for a clinical environment more conducive to disclosure. Research is needed to understand the pathways linking IPV and HIV risk among MSM in order to optimize the design of effective interventions.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Intimate Partner Violence and Correlates With Risk Behaviors and HIV/STI Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women in China

Davis

Best

Wei

et al. 2015

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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“…Within these virtual communities, however, they encountered many of the same negative attitudes and assumptions reported by Garber (1995), McLean (2008) and Welzer-Lang (2008). Whether negative comments originated from a stance of privileged ignorance or unabashed prejudice, they reflected beliefs about bisexuality that remain imbedded in the discourse, including assumptions of promiscuity, immaturity, infidelity, and being made a "piece on the side" by women in heterosexual couples (Garber, 1995).…”

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Experiences of Young Bisexual Women in Lesbian/Bisexual Groups on MySpace

Crowley

2010

Journal of Bisexuality

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This exploratory study examined Topic threads in Lesbian/BisexualGroups on MySpace to examine how young biwomen self-identify in online exchanges with other bisexuals and lesbians, as well as what attitudes and beliefs about bisexuality emerge from those exchanges. Four Topic threads from three Groups suggested that young biwomen use social networking sites to connect with others and create inclusive communities for biyouth. Although acceptance of bisexuality was strongly endorsed by many, they were sometimes met with antagonism from their lesbian peers. Together with lesbian allies, they were able to challenge such prejudice but remain keenly aware of its existence.

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“…These men’s discontent with sexual labelling highlights the negative perceptions bisexual individuals often face in both heteronormative and gay environments, whether they are behaviourally bisexual or identified (Angelides 2001; McLean 2008; Rust 2002; Welser-Lang 2008). Their reflections indicate that for some men, a bisexual identity is problematic for reasons not necessarily related to being open about one’s bisexuality.…”

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Generational changes in the meanings of sex, sexual identity and stigma among Latino young and adult men

Severson

Muñoz‐Laboy

García

et al. 2013

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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In this paper we examine the sexual identities of Latino men who have sex with men and women, in which an analysis was made of 150 sexual histories of Latino men aged 18–60. This study asks how is the bisexual identity and experience of stigma different for Latino men along the generational spectrum, and how do these differences relate to kinship support and gender ideology? In the process of analysis, two main clusters of characteristics were identified to reflect this population: young men aged 18–25, whose open bisexual identity correlated positively with kinship/peer support and flexible gender and sexual roles; and men aged 26–60, who refused or were reluctant to identify as bisexual despite the fact that they were sexually active with both men and women. This group as a whole had less kinship and peer support, were more likely to identify with traditional gender roles and were less sexually versatile. Finally, a third group reflected Latino men across the generational divide who were less concerned with same-sex stigma, but who nevertheless felt the bisexual label to be confining, illegitimate, or otherwise negative.

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Speaking Out Loud About Bisexuality: Biphobia in the Gay and Lesbian Community

Cited by 66 publications

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Intimate Partner Violence and Correlates With Risk Behaviors and HIV/STI Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women in China

Intimate Partner Violence and Correlates With Risk Behaviors and HIV/STI Diagnoses Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women in China

Experiences of Young Bisexual Women in Lesbian/Bisexual Groups on MySpace

Generational changes in the meanings of sex, sexual identity and stigma among Latino young and adult men

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