Bi-erasure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bi-erasure is a noun meaning (LGBTQ) The tendency to ignore, deny, or minimize the existence of bisexual people or of bisexuality.
Meaning
(LGBTQ) The tendency to ignore, deny, or minimize the existence of bisexual people or of bisexuality.
Example Sentences
Some might argue that it leads to bi-erasure, as bisexuality is never discussed, but I'd give it time.
Bi-erasure can also be pretty stressful – why are bisexual people never mentioned in media debates about same-sex marriage?
According to several students interviewed, “bi-erasure” provides a case in point. “If people see a dude making out with a dude, everyone presumes to know he’s gay,” Cienfuegos explained. “He might say he’s bi, but people will actively not believe him.”
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include binegativity, biprejudice, biphobe, bisexualist, biphobia, bi-dyke.
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