Young Bisexual Women: Experiences in Secondary Schools

Young Bisexual Women: Experiences in Secondary Schools is a groundbreaking book that examines the unique experiences of young bisexual women as they navigate their adolescence and secondary education journey. Through in-depth research and personal accounts, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of their experiences with identity formation, romantic and sexual relationships, and the social and cultural contexts that shape their lives.

The book is based on a qualitative research study that involved interviews with 25 young bisexual women aged 16-19 from a range of secondary schools in the UK. The research explored their experiences of identity formation, coming out, romantic and sexual relationships, and the social and cultural contexts that shaped their lives.

Young Bisexual Women’s Experiences in Secondary Schools (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)

by Julissa Cardenas

4.8 out of 5

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The book's findings highlight the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young bisexual women. These include:

• Identity formation: Young bisexual women often face challenges in forming a clear and stable sense of identity. They may feel pressure to conform to heteronormative expectations, and they may experience biphobia and stigma from both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ communities.
• Coming out: Coming out as bisexual can be a difficult and risky process for young women. They may fear rejection and discrimination from their peers and family members.
• Romantic and sexual relationships: Young bisexual women often experience challenges in navigating romantic and sexual relationships. They may face biphobia and stigma from potential partners, and they may struggle to find partners who are accepting of their bisexuality.
• Social and cultural contexts: The social and cultural contexts in which young bisexual women live can have a significant impact on their experiences. Biphobia and stigma are still prevalent in many societies, and this can make it difficult for young bisexual women to feel safe and accepted.

Despite the challenges they face, young bisexual women are resilient and resourceful individuals. They find ways to cope with biphobia and stigma, and they build supportive communities with other LGBTQ+ youth. Young Bisexual Women: Experiences in Secondary Schools offers a much-needed voice to these young women, and it provides important insights into their lives and experiences.

The book is an essential resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers who work with young bisexual women. It is also a valuable resource for young bisexual women themselves, as it offers a space for them to connect with others who share their experiences.

If you are a young bisexual woman, or if you work with young bisexual women, I encourage you to read this book. It is a powerful and important resource that can help you to understand the challenges and opportunities faced by young bisexual women, and it can help you to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for them.

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Authors:

• Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Fox is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. Her research interests include LGBTQ+ youth, sexual and gender diversity, and social justice education.
• Dr. Kerry Bussell is a Lecturer in Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. Her research interests include gender and sexuality, youth cultures, and qualitative research methods.

Young Bisexual Women’s Experiences in Secondary Schools (Routledge Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education)

by Julissa Cardenas

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2628 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE