No, bi people can and do experience discrimination by people of every sexual orientation.
No, bi people can and do experience discrimination by people of every sexual orientation.
All lesbian, gay, and bi people know what it’s like to be different from the mainstream. Our sexual orientation is something we didn’t choose, but it is an important part of who we are. Given that common ground, one might assume that the gay and lesbian communities would understand bisexuality and accept bi people. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.
In the US, it took decades to get most national LGBT organizations to include bisexuality in their names and mission statements. It remains a battle to get these organizations to include us in their actions, in their leadership, and to represent our needs. On an individual level, many gays and lesbians still question the mere existence of bisexuality or reinforce the myth that all bis are really closeted or “confused” gays or lesbians.