Bisexuality in the lives of men : facts and fictions

Explore the theoretical, political, psychological, and cultural issues surrounding male bisexuality!Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is the first anthology to focus on men who love both men and women. The theoretical, scientific, and literary essays in this landmark volume dispel the fictions that bisexual men are greedy, promiscuous, confused, deceptive, unfaithful, HIV-positive--the dominant images of bisexual men in our culture. Whether portrayed as a coward who can't quite come out into full gayness or a smooth-talking serial killer, the bisexual man has been vilified in books and movies. In scholarly studies, they are often ignored or else lumped together with gay men. It is now widely acknowledged that human sexuality is more complex and diverse than the narrow categories “gay” and “straight.” But, while the use of the term “bisexual” has become much more common in the last decade, an understanding of bisexuality itself lags far behind. A lack of research on how bisexuality is experienced, interpreted, and encoded in literature, film, and other aspects of popular culture means that stereotypes, stigma, and confusion are still prevalent. Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is a multidisciplinary examination of this neglected topic, bringing together expertise reflecting divergent approaches and fields to show the whole bisexual man. Topics include:a thoughtful review and analysis of the public health research on the role of bisexual men in HIV transmission a study of the marital consequences of a husband's bisexuality, including couples who have stayed together an analysis of the heartfelt discussions taking place in an online bi-male community an empirical study of the ways that bi-negativity differs from homophobia an essay bringing together queer theory and social constructionist ideas to explain why bisexual men are much less visible than bisexual womenThe rigorously analytical yet accessible essays in this volume offer new information and perspectives about male bisexuality. Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is an essential resource for anyone interested in the theoretical, political, and cultural issues of male bisexuality. Social Science,LGBTQ+ Studies,Gay Studies,Sociology,General,Gender Studies Explore the theoretical, political, psychological, and cultural issues surrounding male bisexuality! Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is the first anthology to focus on men who love both men and women. The theoretical, scientific, and literary essays in this landmark volume dispel the fictions that bisexual men are greedy, promiscuous, confused, deceptive, unfaithful, HIV-positive--the dominant images of bisexual men in our culture. Whether portrayed as a coward who can't quite come out into full gayness or a smooth-talking serial killer, the bisexual man has been vilified in books and movies. In scholarly studies, they are often ignored or else lumped together with gay men. It is now widely acknowledged that human sexuality is more complex and diverse than the narrow categories "gay" and "straight." But, while the use of the term "bisexual" has become much more common in the last decade, an understanding of bisexuality itself lags far behind. A lack of research on how bisexuality is experienced, interpreted, and encoded in literature, film, and other aspects of popular culture means that stereotypes, stigma, and confusion are still prevalent. Bisexuality in the Lives of Men is a multidisciplinary examination of this neglected topic, bringing together expertise reflecting divergent approaches and fields to show the whole bisexual man. Topics include: a thoughtful review and analysis of the public health research on the role of bisexual men in HIV transmission a study of the marital consequences of a husband's bisexuality, including couples who have stayed together an analysis of the heartfelt discussions taking place in an online bi-male community an empirical study of the ways that bi-negativity differs from homophobia an essay bringing together queer theory and social constructionist ideas to explain why bisexual men are much less visible than Introduction / Erich Steinman And Brett Beemyn -- Interpreting The Invisibility Of Male Bisexuality: Theories, Interactions, Politics / Erich Steinman -- Make Me A Map: Bisexual Men's Images Of Bisexual Community / Paula C. Rust -- Male Bisexuality And Hiv Risk / Meaghan Kennedy And Lynda S. Doll -- Bi-negativity: The Stigma Facing Bisexual Men / Mickey Eliason -- Writing Our Own Script: How Bisexual Men And Their Heterosexual Wives Maintain Their Marriages After Disclosure / Amity Pierce Buxton -- The Married Man On-line / Larry W. Peterson. Brett Beemyn, Erich Steinman, Editors. Bisexuality In The Lives Of Men: Facts And Fictions Has Been Co-published Simultaneously As Journal Of Bisexuality, Volume 1, Numbers 2/3 2001. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Annotation The first anthology to focus on men who love both men and women, this book effectively and accessibly explores the theoretical, political, psychological and cultural issues surrounding male bisexuality. Often vilified or misunderstood by popular culture, lumped together with gay men or rejected by the gay community, bisexuality is a long neglected topic. This timely study brings together multidisciplinary expertise to reveal the experience and stereotypes of, as well as the confusion and stigma surrounding the whole bisexual man "Bisexuality in the Lives of Men offers a multidisciplinary examination of this neglected topic, bringing together a wide range of approaches and fields to encompass the diversity of male bisexuality."--BOOK JACKET.