Bisexual Politics
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This anthology presents a vivid collection of essays that explore the history, strategies, philosophy, and diversity of bisexual politics and theory in the United States.The 33 contributors develop a multifaceted approach to defining bisexual politics. Through these voices, the book seeks to understand the contexts in which the bisexual movement has evolved. The authors analyze different organizing strategies, formulate new bisexual political theory, provide a vision of future directions for redefining sexuality and gender, and educate activists and allies about current issues pertinent to the bisexual community.This book is the first of its kind. To date, it is the only book that documents and analyzes bisexual politics and theory. While existing literature on bisexuality has focused on identity, coming out, and forming communities, Bisexual Politics takes the vital next step into bisexual political theory and activism. The many subjects and subthemes addressed in Bisexual Politics appeal to a multitude of readers from activists to academics, from friends and family of bisexuals, to those who have struggled with bisexuality. It is a sourcebook for those seeking to locate bisexuality in the schema of other social justice movements. It is a tool to build alliances with other progressive groups, and build coalitions with both lesbian/gay and heterosexual communities. It is a primer for anyone interested in bisexual activism and theory. Booknews A collection of 35 essays, interviews, and poems explore the history, strategies, and theory of bisexual political activism in the US. They discuss the movement's beginning in the 1970s and its current state, sexuality, coalition building, visions for the future, and the radical right. Includes a chronology. Paper edition 1-56023-869-0, $14.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
About the EditorContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1Sect. IReflections: A Look in the MirrorOverview9Identity/Politics: A History of the Bisexual Movement17The Bisexual Movement's Beginnings in the 70s: A Personal Retrospective31Bay Area Bisexual History: An Interview with David Lourea47It Ain't Over 'Til The Bisexual Speaks63We Claim Our Own71Identity and Ideas: Strategies for Bisexuals73Open Letter to a Former Bisexual (or, Do I Hear "Post-Bisexual"?)93Bisexual Women, Feminist Politics99Go Ahead: Make My Movement109To Give or Not to Give115Fluid Desire: Race, HIV/AIDS, and Bisexual Politics119Our Leaders, Our Selves131Sect. IIConnections: Can We Work Together?Overview145Sexual Diversity and Bisexual Identity151Bi Sexuality161Bisexuality and S/M: The Bi Switch Revolution167Liberating Pornography171Too Butch to Be Bi (or You Can't Judge a Boy by Her Lover)179Politics of the Bisexual Deep Fry189Bisexual Lesbian195Traitors to the Cause? Understanding the Lesbian/Gay "Bisexuality Debates"199Bisexuality, Lesbian and Gay Communities, and the Limits of Identity Politics219Power and Privilege Beyond the Invisible Fence229Which Part of Me Deserves to Be Free?235Bisexual Etiquette: Helpful Hints for Bisexuals Working with Lesbians and Gay Men237Essay for the Inclusion of Transsexuals241If Half of You Dodges a Bullet, All of You Ends up Dead251Why You Must Say "and Bisexual"257Sect. IIIDirections: Our Visionary VoicesOverview263Your Fence Is Sitting on Me: The Hazards of Binary Thinking267Pimple No More281Me, Myself, and You: Identity Politics in Action289Forsaking All Others: A Bifeminist Discussion of Compulsory Monogamy293Framing Radical Bisexuality: Toward a Gender Agenda305The Natural Next Step315Pansies Against Patriarchy: Gender Blur, Bisexual Men, and Queer Liberation319The Sacredness of Pleasure325Appendix A: Brief Timeline of Bisexual Activism in the United States333Appendix B: Bisexuals and the Radical Right339References341Index353
