William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice
Abstract
This article describes the methods and results of a quantitative study of employment discrimination against bisexuals. The authors begin with a discussion of bisexual invisibility and questions of bisexuality as a legitimate gender identity, issues that compound discrimination already faced by those with non-heterosexual identities. A review of existing case law shows how lawyers and judges can perpetuate these issues. After a brief discussion of methods, the authors break down the results of their survey. Respondents reported a variety of types of employment discrimination and harassment as well as infrequent reporting of the discrimination and harassment. The authors conclude by suggesting potential next steps, which could include passing a federal law barring employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and specifically and explicitly addressing the protection of bisexuals in both laws and legal proceedings.
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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