You raise an interesting point about society's different treatment of female bisexuality versus male bisexuality. I think it's one of the reasons why there aren't many openly bisexual men in the music industry.
I think society allows women to say they are bisexual even if it's fake. It encourages them. It does it because females are required to titillate men. Many women go along with this requirement because women enjoy "turning men on". You can see this in other aspects of female behavior such as make-up, skimpy clothing etc.
On the other hand, society discourages men from saying they are bisexual. This is because society fears the power of men and their sexuality. Women, in particular, fear it. Male sexuality is strong and promiscuous. Two men together doubles the power. Women could not compete with other men for the affections of men. If a man is to have feelings for other men, he must be pushed to the "gay" category where he no longer poses a "threat" to women.
This is one reason why society has created the "gay" category - ie to push men into an enclave that no longer poses a threat to women.
All in all, it is women who promote the bisexual double standard to a very large extent.
You raise an interesting point about society's different treatment of female bisexuality versus male bisexuality. I think it's one of the reasons why there aren't many openly bisexual men in the music industry.
I think society allows women to say they are bisexual even if it's fake. It encourages them. It does it because females are required to titillate men. Many women go along with this requirement because women enjoy "turning men on". You can see this in other aspects of female behavior such as make-up, skimpy clothing etc.
On the other hand, society discourages men from saying they are bisexual. This is because society fears the power of men and their sexuality. Women, in particular, fear it. Male sexuality is strong and promiscuous. Two men together doubles the power. Women could not compete with other men for the affections of men. If a man is to have feelings for other men, he must be pushed to the "gay" category where he no longer poses a "threat" to women.
This is one reason why society has created the "gay" category - ie to push men into an enclave that no longer poses a threat to women.
All in all, it is women who promote the bisexual double standard to a very large extent.
I agree with every bit. It is interesting you brought up being a threat. I've never looked at it that way.
If my Bey was gay, she'd still be the same as she is now. Yes, I'd still be here for her. That's like me not hanging with someone simply because they're gay. I'm here for her music either way.
I agree with every bit. It is interesting you brought up being a threat. I've never looked at it that way.
I love their music, not their personal life