The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men's Lives: Social Research Perspectives By Eric Anderson
The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men's Lives: Social Research Perspectives By Eric Anderson Hardcover 3319294113 9783319294117 The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Mens Lives: Social Research Perspectives This important book provides unique new knowledge on the lived experience of openly bisexual men without medicalizing or pathologizing them. Presenting research from sexology, sociology, and psychology, it features extensive findings on the sexual, social, romantic, and emotional behaviors of the 90 men interviewed in the U.S. and U.K. Issues and challenges are examined in such areas as identity and self concept, along with the burden of social erasure and the paradox of stigma from both the gay and straight communities. However, the research reveals evidence of a recent cultural transition toward acceptance of bisexual identity and behavior, with younger bisexual men experiencing better social lives and increased recognition of the legitimacy of bisexuality.Among the topics covered: Examining the components of sexuality. Measuring and surveying bisexuality. Bisexual burden Demonstrating a generational cohort effect Expansion of gendered boundaries. Erosion of the one time rule of homosexuality. Coming out in the 21st century.Bringing clarity and focus beyond the gender binary and compelling insights into why society and science have trouble shedding that paradigm The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men s Lives will interest sexuality scholars, sexologists, and social scientists studying the social aspects of sexuality. Among the topics covered Examining the components of sexuality Measuring and surveying bisexuality Bisexual burden Demonstrating a generational cohort effect Expansion of gendered boundaries Erosion of the one time rule of homosexuality Coming out in the 21st century. Bringing clarity and focus beyond the gender binary and compelling insights into why society and science have trouble shedding that paradigm The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men s Lives will interest sexuality scholars.
Librarian Note There is than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. Eric Anderson is Professor of Sport Masculinities and Sexualities at the University of Winchester UK He holds four degrees has published 17 books over 60 peer reviewed articles and is regularly featured in international television print and digital media Professor Anderson is recognized for research excellence by the British Academy of Social Sciences and is a fellow of the International Academy of Sex Research His work shows a decline in cultural homohysteria and promotes inclusive attitudes toward openly gay lesbian and bisexual athletes as well as a softening of heterosexual masculinities.
This important book provides unique new knowledge on the lived experience of openly bisexual men without medicalizing or pathologizing them Presenting research from sexology sociology and psychology it features extensive findings on the sexual social romantic and emotional behaviors of the 90 men interviewed in the U. K Issues and challenges are examined in such areas as identity and self concept along with the burden of social erasure and the paradox of stigma from both the gay and straight communities However the research reveals evidence of a recent cultural transition toward acceptance of bisexual identity and behavior sexologists and social scientists studying the social aspects of sexuality The Changing Dynamics of Bisexual Men s Lives Social Research Perspectives
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