The changing dynamics of bisexual men's lives [electronic resource] : social research perspectives / Eric Anderson, Mark McCormack.
2016
HQ74.8
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Title
The changing dynamics of bisexual men's lives [electronic resource] : social research perspectives / Eric Anderson, Mark McCormack.
Author
Anderson, Eric, author.
ISBN
9783319294124 (electronic book)
3319294121 (electronic book)
9783319294117
3319294121 (electronic book)
9783319294117
Published
Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
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HQ74.8
Dewey Decimal Classification
306.76/508421
Summary
This important book provides unique new knowledge on the lived experience of openly bisexual men without medicalizing or pathologizing them. Presenting research from sexology, sociology, and psychology, it features extensive findings on the sexual, social, romantic, and emotional behaviors of the 90 men interviewed in the U.S. and U.K. Issues and challenges are examined in such areas as identity and self-concept, along with the burden of social erasure and the paradox of stigma from both the gay and straight communities. However, the research reveals evidence of a recent cultural transition toward acceptance of bisexual identity and behavior, with younger bisexual men experiencing better social lives and increased recognition of the legitimacy of bisexuality. Among the topics covered: Examining the components of sexuality. Measuring and surveying bisexuality. Bisexual burden Demonstrating a generational cohort effect Expansion of gendered boundaries. Erosion of the one-time rule of homosexuality. Coming out in the 21st century. Bringing clarity and focus beyond the gender binary--and compelling insights into why society and science have trouble shedding that paradigm--The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men's Lives will interest sexuality scholars, sexologists, and social scientists studying the social aspects of sexuality.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed May 20, 2016).
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McCormack, Mark H., author.
Series
Focus on sexuality research. 2195-2272
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Bisexuality: It's Complicated
Measuring and Surveying Bisexuality
Bisexuality as a Unique Social Problem
The Gendering of Sexuality
Taking Bisexual Research to the Streets
How Bisexual are our Bisexuals?
Challenging Identities, Changing Identifications
Coming Out with 20th Century Baggage
Coming out in the 21st Century
Bisexual Relationships
Conclusions.
Bisexuality: It's Complicated
Measuring and Surveying Bisexuality
Bisexuality as a Unique Social Problem
The Gendering of Sexuality
Taking Bisexual Research to the Streets
How Bisexual are our Bisexuals?
Challenging Identities, Changing Identifications
Coming Out with 20th Century Baggage
Coming out in the 21st Century
Bisexual Relationships
Conclusions.