Bi Erasure: Bisexual Invisibility, Invalidity, and Identity Recognition
Bi erasure is the denial, dismissal, or invisibility of bisexuality, often occurring when people assume sexual orientation solely from a person’s current partner.
Internalized Biphobia: Stigma, Erasure, and Bisexual Self-Acceptance
Internalized biphobia occurs when bisexual or bi+ people absorb negative beliefs about bisexuality and apply those stereotypes or judgments to themselves or others.