Barker et al. (2008)
Barker, M., Bowes-Catton, H., Iantaffi, A., Cassidy, A. & Brewer, L. (2008). British bisexuality: A snapshot of bisexual identities in the UK,Journal of Bisexuality, 8 (1&2), 141-162.
Abstract
This article summarizes the state of bisexuality in the United Kingdom today. First we provide an overview of the United Kingdom Bisexual Conference (BiCon) and the studies conducted at the Conference by the Bisexual Research Group in the Summer of 2004. Then we provide an in-depth examination of the representations of bisexuality in the British media to give a picture of the prevailing context in which United Kingdom bisexuals live. Following this we present the results of the two pieces of research: a survey questionnaire and a focus group discussion. The purpose of this research was to produce a report by and for the United Kingdom bisexual community on the kind of people who attend this BiCon and their understandings and experiences of bisexuality. Specifically we focus on: who constitute the active bisexual community, how they identify themselves, and what bisexuality means to them in relation to the dominant societal perceptions of bisexuality exemplified in the mainstream media. We conclude with some reflections on the United Kingdom bisexual dcommunity today and the possibilities and pitfalls in embarking on such research in this area.
Discussion lists
- Academic BiA great international email list for discussions of theory and research related to bisexuality.
- Bi History GroupInternational facebook group interested in bisexual history.
- Bi Research GroupEmail list for those interested in bisexual research, UK based.
- UK bi activismMailing list for UK bisexual activists.
Events
- BiConThe UK’s national Bisexual Convention
- BiFestA one-day event celebrating bisexuality, for bisexuals and bi-friendly people.
- BiReConBisexual research-related event.
- Critical SexologyAn interdisciplinary seminar series on sexuality research open to all.
- ICBInformation about the international conference on bisexuality.
Organisations
- American Institute of BisexualityUS organisation which supports research and education about bisexuality.
- Bi MediaBisexual news and opinion.
- BiNetUSAOrganisation advocating for bisexual, pansexual, and fluid communities.
- BiUKNational UK organisation for bisexual research and activism.
- Kinsey InstituteOrganisation which works towards advancing sexual health and knowledge worldwide.
- LGB&T Partnership
- Pink TherapyThe place to find LGBTQ friendly therapists and information about therapy with sexual and gender minorities.
- The Bisexual IndexExtremely useful first port of call for all things bisexual in the UK.
Publications
- BCNBritain’s biggest selling bisexual magazine.
- Bi MagazineAIB online magazine about bisexuality.
- Journal of BisexualityThe main academic journal on bisexuality.
- Psychology & Sexuality.Journal advancing research and global perspectives on sexualities.
- SexualitiesInterdisciplinary journal on sexualities.
Recommended blogs
- Bi bloggersMembers of the UK bi community
- Bisexuality & beyondSue George’s blog
- Either/andJen Yockney’s blog
- Meg-John's blogMeg-John Barker’s blog
- Radical biRadical bisexual blog.
- This is MarcusMarcus Morgan’s blog
- YemmynistingBlog of bisexual activist Yemisi Ilesanmi
Resources
- bi.orgA web portal for the bisexual community.
- Bisexual Resource CenterUS based centre for bisexual resources.
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