Stereotypes of bisexual individuals vary based on gender, according to new research

Bisexual men are stereotyped to be more similar to gay men than bisexual women are to lesbian women, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. In other words, people tend to think bisexual men are more like gay men, while bisexual women are not seen as similar to lesbian women. These perceptions, in turn, are linked to identity-denying beliefs about bisexuality. While sexual minority individuals share common challenges, different subgroups within the LGBT community encounter distinct obstacles and attitudes. This study was motivated by the need to bet...