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[[File:Monosexual.png|thumb|The monosexual flag.]] |
[[File:Monosexual.png|thumb|The monosexual flag.]] |
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'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is attracted exclusively to a single gender. Monosexual |
'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is attracted exclusively to a single gender. Monosexual refers both to exclusively [[gay]] people, [[straight]] people, and anyone else who is attracted to a single gender. It is typically used by [[Bisexual|bisexuals]]/[[Multisexual|multisexuals]] to refer to anyone who is not bi+ or m-spec (with the exception of people who are both [[aromantic]] and [[asexual]], as they are attracted to zero genders). It is similar to the terms [[cisgender]] or [[allosexual]] in that way. It is commonly used when talking about monosexism; the prejudice against bisexuality/multisexuality. |
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The romantic counterpart to monosexual is [[monoromantic]]. The opposite of monosexual is [[multisexual]]. |
The romantic counterpart to monosexual is [[monoromantic]]. The opposite of monosexual is [[multisexual]]. |
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Monosexists see bisexuality as morally wrong, as sinful, dangerous, or deviant. Some gay people dismiss bisexuals as lacking in self-acceptance, and claim that bisexuals are actually gay but are in denial. Others see bisexuals as trying to maintain straight privilege while simultaneously trying to get into LGBT+ spaces. |
Monosexists see bisexuality as morally wrong, as sinful, dangerous, or deviant. Some gay people dismiss bisexuals as lacking in self-acceptance, and claim that bisexuals are actually gay but are in denial. Others see bisexuals as trying to maintain straight privilege while simultaneously trying to get into LGBT+ spaces. |
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Another common attitude toward bisexuality, especially among heterosexual people, is the fear that their bisexual partner will leave them for a member of the same |
Another common attitude toward bisexuality, especially among heterosexual people, is the fear that their bisexual partner will leave them for a member of the same gender. Similar fears exist among gay people as well, leading to the stereotype that bisexuals are more likely to cheat. There is a belief that multisexuals will eventually get married and "choose a side", dismissing the fact that multisexuals are still attracted to multiple genders after they are married. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |