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title: Bierasure
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slug: bierasure
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speech: noun
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defined: true
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reading:
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- text: Erasure of Bisexuality
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href: https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure
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the questioning or denial of the existance or legitimacy of [Bisexuality](/definitions/bisexual).
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## Impact
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"Bi+ people experience discrimination from both heterosexual and sexual minority communities, related to repeatedly needing to “come out” as bi+.
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2020-05-23 11:22:20 -07:00
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This double discrimination can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can be harmful for mental health." — Sabra Katz-Wise
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