Bi+ in Sport
Rebecca House on attraction to more than one gender, binegativity, and tackling biphobia in sport.
Rebecca House is a PhD researcher at the University of Brighton (UK). Her research is based on the experiences of bisexual+ (plurisexual) women in sport.
3 things you wish everyone knew about bisexuality?
Bisexuality is real
Bisexual individuals are still bisexual when in a monogamous relationship – they are not suddenly gay or straight because of the gender of their current partner
Biphobia/Bi-negativity exists and can be harmful for those in the bisexual+ community.
What does your research explore?
Unfortunately, there is a lack of academic attention which exclusively focuses on those who are bisexual+ (plurisexual) in sport. Consequently, the topic is overlooked and under-researched. This is what led me to conduct research in the area. My PhD research is based on the experiences of bisexual+ (plurisexual) women in sport.
I want to ensure the area of ‘plurisexuality and sport’ is no longer overlooked and to increase the visibility of the topic in academic work.
How do you define bisexuality?
I define bisexuality as attraction to more than one gender.
What bi research would you like people to know about?
Bi Notes for a Bisexual Revolution, by Shiri Eisner
Bisexuality: Theories, Research, and Recommendations for the Invisible Sexuality - Editors D. Joye Swan & Shani Habibi (2018)
Bisexual and Pansexual Identities: Exploring and Challenging Invisability and Invalidation by Nikki Hayfield (2020).
Learn more about Rebecca House on Twitter: @Rebecca_House1