Managing heterosexism and biphobia: A revealing Black bisexual male perspective
by Garner, Grady L., Jr., Ph.D., LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, 2008, 132 pages; 3313143

Abstract:

Research on racial identity and bisexual identity formation is enjoying favorable growth. Absent from the literature is a focused discussion on how Black bisexual men manage heterosexism and biphobia. In the current study, 14 face-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with self-identified Black bisexual men to examine how they cope with heterosexism and biphobia. Seven coping strategies emerged from a detailed narrative analysis. Strauss and Cross's (unpublished) identity transaction theoretical framework formed the basis for the examination of functions served by the coping strategies selected. The functions include buffering, bridging, code-switching, bonding, and individualism. The data yielded the following: (1) 33% who reported heterosexism and biphobia experiences, while 67% did not; (2) seven coping strategies emerged from most to least frequently used: discretion, role flexing, avoidant behavior, confrontation, positive self-regard, creating supportive spaces, and discourse control; (3) racial coping was not a factor for the majority of the men; and (4) lastly most-least effectiveness ranking: discretion, avoidant behavior, creating supportive spaces. Implications for research, theory, and clinical treatment are discussed including a proposed Africultural bisexual consciousness model.

 
AdviserElizabeth M. Vera
SchoolLOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
SourceDAI/B 69-05, p. , Aug 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsBehavioral sciences; Social psychology; Clinical psychology; Gender studies
Publication Number3313143
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