Why when there is bisexual representation, it's always bi's in heterosexual relationships?

submitted by gloomy_bear from self.Bisexuals

I know most people are heterosexual, and majority of bisexuals end up in heterosexual relationships, but I would like to see more bi's in homosexual relationships in tv. I am a bisexual woman in a homosexual relationship with a lesbian, but this is why I don't watch english language tv, because the bi's are always in heterosexual relationships and the "lesbians" (bisexuals) have to have sex with a man. At least the Turkish dizis and k-dramas don't have that shit I see. It's just straight up het shit lol.

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[–]GrouchyHierophant 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Because bisexuals are unsettling to monos. People who are not just attracted to one sex. It's easier to "tolerate" bis if they are in heterosexual relationships or het-passing.

[–]PriestTheyCalledHim 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

It is the opposite way as well, especially among many gay men and lesbian women or the type who brag about or wish they were "gold star" types and who look down upon homosexual men and women who once had sex, dated, or married the opposite sex when they were younger, closeted/in denial, etc.

[–]GrouchyHierophant 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yes, very true, although in this case it's monos looking down on other monos for not being "authentic" (or whatever you wanna call it), which is a different dynamic. It's more like gatekeeping then straight-up bigotry. (not to say that it's less bad or whatever, I'm just saying)

[–]gloomy_bear[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

yeah I do believe it stems from homophobia

[–]NormalPear 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Would upset the audience. Not only straights either, and while I love my fellow LG, let's be realistic here. Some LG can be hypocritical about being "anti phobic". Homophobia is bad but these some will go off the rails when a individual bisexual does something.

It won't be "straight enough" or "gay enough." Bisexuals gotta "choose a side," and showing a bisexual who's in a opposite sex relationship while still being labeled as bisexual can get quite the reaction. Even if they never dated the opposite sex at all.

[–]bucetao6969 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

Because every media is incapable of creating new diverse characters, so they have to retcon old characters. Like we see new mermaid movie with black character and new star wars movie with female skywalker.

Now if a character was already straight they can't make them homosexual, so the best approach is making them bisexual. "Oh I was bisexual all along"

It's less of representation and more of rainbow capitalism.

[–]PriestTheyCalledHim 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I don't know if it is rainbow capitalism whatever this is? I do agree that it is laziness and just pandering. I am not going to go out of my way to watch a film just because it has characters of certain races, a different sex, or it puts bisexual and gay characters in it trying to entice me to watch it or pay for it.

[–]bucetao6969 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

What do you think of the queer agenda on star wars they trying to put gay people kissing on the background at every scene lol

[–]againstpedorights 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (4 children)

High iq

[–]bucetao6969 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Hello sir. Why do you call yourself "against pedo rights"? Are you against pedo rights? Why?

[–]againstpedorights 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

We will discuss it in zoom later

[–]bucetao6969 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Ohhhh you're a troll. This is a common response of yours.

[–]againstpedorights 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

We will get you eventually