| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Mapping Bisexual Studies : Past and Present, and Implications for the Future / John P. Elia, Mickey Eliason, and Genny Beemyn -- Models and Measures of Sexual Orientation / D. Joye Swan -- Defining Bisexuality : Challenges and Importance Of and Toward a Unifying Definition / D. Joye Swan-- Plurisexual Identity Labels and the Marking of Bisexual Desire / M. Paz Galupo -- Bisexuality in Society / Kirsten McLean -- Binegativity : Attitudes Toward and Stereotypes about Bisexuals / Christina Dyar and Brian A. Feinstein -- Female Bisexuality : Identity, Fluidity, and Cultural Expectations / Breanne Fahs and Kimberly M. Koerth -- The Male Bisexual Experience / Corey E. Flanders -- Romantic and Sexual Relationship Experiences Among Bisexual Individuals / Brian A. Feinstein and Christina Dyar -- Well-Being : Bisexuality and Physical and Mental Health / Shani Habibi and Florence Stueck-- Concluding Remarks : A Perspective on Envisioning Bisexuality as Inclusive, Celebratory, and Liberatory / Tania Israel |
| Summary |
This pathbreaking volume brings together a diverse body of sexual, behavioral, and social science research on bisexuality. Arguing for a clear, evidence-based definition of bisexuality and standardized measures for assessing sexual orientation, it spotlights challenges that need to be addressed toward attaining these goals. The book's deep trove of findings illuminates the experiences of bisexual men and women in key aspects of life, as well as common mental health issues in the face of stigma, prejudice, and outright denial from the heterosexual and homosexual communities. Throughout, contributors examine the paradoxical invisibility of bisexuality even as society and science have become more inclusive of lesbians and gay men, and emphasize the critical role of thoughtful, respectful support across societal and mental health domains. Among the topics covered: Defining bisexuality: challenges and importance of and toward a unifying definition. Plurisexual identity labels and the marking of bisexual desire. Binegativity: attitudes toward and stereotypes about bisexuals. Female bisexuality: identity, fluidity, and cultural expectations. Romantic and sexual relationship experiences among bisexual individuals. Understanding Bisexuality is a substantial reference for psychologists, scholars and graduate students in LGBTQIA+ studies, and clinicians seeking both theoretical and applied perspectives on the research into bisexuality. It also offers instructors a supplemental research-based textbook option for teaching courses related to sexuality and bisexuality--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March 16, 2018) |
| Subject |
Bisexuality.
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Bisexuality
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bisexuality.
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The self, ego, identity, personality.
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Sexual behaviour.
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Gender studies, gender groups.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- General.
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Bisexuality
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Swan, D. Joye, editor
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Habibi, Shani, editor
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| ISBN |
9783319715353 |
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3319715356 |
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9783319715360 |
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3319715364 |
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9783030100698 |
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3030100693 |
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