William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
Abstract
This article explores the phenomenon of employment discrimination against bisexual individuals, a largely invisible yet significant issue in the U.S. workforce. Through an empirical study, the authors examine the experiences of bisexual workers, revealing that they face widespread discrimination. The study is the first to quantitatively analyze bisexuals' specific challenges in the workplace, such as being subjected to homophobia, biphobia, and inappropriate stereotypes, including hypersexualization. Despite legal protections in some jurisdictions, bisexual employees are often reluctant to pursue legal remedies due to fear of stigmatization and lack of support. The findings highlight the need for increased visibility of bisexuals in legal and employment contexts, as well as better employer policies and societal recognition to combat this discrimination. The article also offers recommendations for improving bisexuals' access to justice and outlines areas for future research to address the systemic inequalities bisexuals face in the workforce.
Repository Citation
Ann E. Tweedy and Karen Yescavage, Employment Discrimination Against Bisexuals: An Empirical Study, 21 Wm. & Mary J. Women & L. 699 (2015), https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/wmjowl/vol21/iss3/5
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