Meaning of bi-erasure | Babel Free

Definitions

The tendency to ignore, deny, or minimize the existence of bisexual people or of bisexuality.

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Examples

“Bi-erasure can also be pretty stressful – why are bisexual people never mentioned in media debates about same-sex marriage?”

“Some might argue that it leads to bi-erasure, as bisexuality is never discussed, but I'd give it time.”

“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.””

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