Bisexuals ‘face more discrimination than gay men, lesbians’
By Sam Rigby
Bisexuals face more discrimination than gay men and lesbians, according to a new report.
The Movement Advancement Project partnered up with Bi Resource Center and BiNet USA to carry out the report, which coincides with Bisexual Awareness Week.
The report found that although bisexuals make up 52% of the LGBT community, they remain “the most invisible” group.
The discrimination faced by bisexual men and women leads to increased physical and mental health issues, as well as poverty.
25% of bisexual men and 30% of bisexual woman are said to live in poverty, which is higher than gay men (20%) and lesbians (23%).
Ineke Mushovic, executive director of the Movement Advancement Project, commented: “The failure to account for bisexual lives and experiences compounds a lack of social support and keeps bisexual people in the closet.”
President of the Bisexual Resource Center, Ellyn Ruthstrom, explained that bisexuals “often face pervasive stereotypes and myths” surrounding their sexuality, which impacts their “emotional well-being” and social status.
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