Bisexuality Quote by Loraine Hutchins
““Once I asserted that bisexuality exists and is normal, other people started coming out too. It gave them permission.””
About This Quote
The speaker notes that publicly affirming bisexuality normalizes it, encouraging others to come out and feel accepted.
In simple terms: Openly stating bisexuality helps others feel safe to share.
Key Takeaway
Visibility creates permission.
Themes
identity
acceptance
visibility
social influence
LGBTQ+
Mood
hopeful
affirming
Type
inspirational
educational
When to use this quote
- support groups
- online forums
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
social proof
normalization
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does community play?
- How can allies support visibility?
A Different Perspective
It may not apply in all cultures.
![“[Bisexuality] is seen as threatening the homosexual/heterosexual and male/female dichotomies, or binarisms, which underpin our gender and sexual identities to such a large extent. In the case of the first three stereotypes, there is a refusal even to acknowledge the existence of bisexuality. It is…” quote by Richard Dunphy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c14/richard-dunphy-49790_bisexual_bisexuality-is-seen-as-threatening-the-h_84895.jpg)
![“[T]hese friends were of the female persuasion, and while by and large they were bi and large, they still represented potential threats on [her] feminine radar.” quote by Thomm Quackenbush](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/83d/thomm-quackenbush-2029_bisexuality_t-hese-friends-were-of-the-female-persua_237883.jpg)
