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Bi: Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Nonbinary Youth: By Ritch C. Savin-Williams.

Authors :
Nelson, Rosie
Source :
Gender, Place & Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography. Apr2024, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p543-546. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The book review discusses "Bi: Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Nonbinary Youth" by Ritch C. Savin-Williams. The author aims to understand and define bisexuality in terms of attraction, behavior, and experience. The book explores various questions related to bisexuality, such as why more individuals have bisexual feelings or behavior than identify as bisexual, and whether bisexuality differs based on race, ethnicity, social class, and geography. The author presents diverse experiences of bisexual youth and argues that young people are leading us into a "post-identity era" where labels are less important. The book also addresses intersectionality and includes data on the experiences of bisexual people of color. However, the review criticizes the author's grouping of different sexual and gender identities under the "bisexual" umbrella, as well as the problematic categorizations of bisexuality. Overall, the review acknowledges the book's contribution to understanding bisexuality but raises concerns about certain aspects. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0966369X
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gender, Place & Culture: A Journal of Feminist Geography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176294047
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0966369X.2023.2233833