diff --git a/11ty/definitions/bi-erasure.md b/11ty/definitions/bi-erasure.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c5d516de --- /dev/null +++ b/11ty/definitions/bi-erasure.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: bi-erasure +slug: bi-erasure +speech: noun +defined: true +excerpt: the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality +reading: + - text: Erasure of Bisexuality + href: https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure + - text: 'Gayly: Study finds bi-erasure can lead to depression' + href: https://www.gayly.com/study-finds-bi-erasure-can-lead-depression +--- + +or, bi erasure; the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of [Bisexuality](/definitions/bisexual); the shortened form of "bisexual erasure" + +## Examples + +- Telling a bi person that they're going through a phase or are confused +- Falsely connoting being bi with a certain sexual status or gender—bi people can be asexual, monogamous, polygamous and/or cis or trans, non-binary, agender, etc. Being bi-sexual does not necessitate other characteristics of identity +- Questioning our "queerness" because of our current partner (when a bi woman is with a man, for one example) +- Using phrases like "Bi now, gay later" +- Saying bisexuality isn't real +- Excluding us from LGBTQ+ conversations + +## Impact + +"Bi+ people experience discrimination from both heterosexual and sexual minority communities, related to repeatedly needing to “come out” as bi+. + +This double discrimination can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can be harmful for mental health." — Sabra Katz-Wise diff --git a/11ty/definitions/bierasure.md b/11ty/definitions/bierasure.md deleted file mode 100644 index 04f42036..00000000 --- a/11ty/definitions/bierasure.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,18 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Bierasure -slug: bierasure -speech: noun -defined: true -excerpt: the questioning or denial of the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality -reading: - - text: Erasure of Bisexuality - href: https://www.glaad.org/bisexual/bierasure ---- - -the questioning or denial of the existance or legitimacy of [Bisexuality](/definitions/bisexual). - -## Impact - -"Bi+ people experience discrimination from both heterosexual and sexual minority communities, related to repeatedly needing to “come out” as bi+. - -This double discrimination can lead to isolation and loneliness, which can be harmful for mental health." — Sabra Katz-Wise