
Dear Bi Men
A Black Man's Perspective on Power, Consent, Breaking Down Binaries, and Combating Erasure
North Atlantic Books · Print & ebook · April 16, 2024
An unapologetic guide for readers who are Black, masc, and bi—unlearning biphobia, coming out, combatting erasure, and embodying your whole self Through cutting social analysis, personal stories, and need-to-know advice, Dear Bi Men reclaims bi+ visibility in a culture of erasure—and unapologetically centers Blackness in a practical and deeply researched guide to navigating life, work, and relationships as a Black bi+ man.
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- Who it’s for
- Personal stories, social analysis, and practical advice meet in a guide centered on Black bi+ men.
- Themes
- Biphobia and bisexual erasure, Black bi+ visibility, Intersecting identities and gender norms
- Genres
- Bisexual Studies, African American Studies, Gender & Sexuality
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An unapologetic guide for readers who are Black, masc, and bi—unlearning biphobia, coming out, combatting erasure, and embodying your whole self Through cutting social analysis, personal stories, and need-to-know advice, Dear Bi Men reclaims bi+ visibility in a culture of erasure—and unapologetically centers Blackness in a practical and deeply researched guide to navigating life, work, and relationships as a Black bi+ man.
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Popular representation of bi and pansexual men is growing, but we’re not there yet: It’s mostly white. It collapses bisexual identity into tired, hypersexualized tropes. And it fails to interrogate the deeply entrenched stereotypes that insist: You’re confused. You just don’t know you’re gay. You’re greedy. You must be great in bed. Author, peer counselor, and creator of #bisexualmenspeak J.R. Yussuf pushes back against these stigmas and misconceptions, exploring how white supremacy reinforces biphobia and dictates what society thinks it means to “be a man.” He contextualizes discourse around queerness and bisexuality within a larger framework that honors readers’ intersecting identities. And he offers deeply practical advice, sharing how to: - Unlearn internalized biphobia and homophobia - Navigate an increasingly hostile digital landscape - Think about coming out: who to tell, why to tell them, and how to do it - Fight back against erasure and stigma - Navigate sex, dating, partnerships, marriage, friendship, and work - Understand your bi+ sexuality through a political lens - Process Black bi+ representation Rich with personal narratives, insightful analysis, and practical advice, this book is a powerful resource for Black bi+ men to reclaim their identity, counter biphobia, and get empowered—and an offering to all readers looking to fight back against the erasure and dehumanization wrought by patriarchy.
Whole-Self Clarity
Personal stories, social analysis, and practical advice meet in a guide centered on Black bi+ men.
Come here for
- A Black-centered lens on biphobia, erasure, and masculinity
- Practical guidance on coming out, relationships, work, and online life
Expect
- Personal narratives alongside pointed social analysis
- Advice that treats identity as both personal and political
Where it sits
| Bisexual Studies | 80% |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 42% |
| Gender & Sexuality | 42% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- African American Studies
- Men's Studies
- Bisexual Studies
- Authors
- J.R. Yussuf
- Publisher
- North Atlantic Books
- Published
- April 16, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Biphobia and bisexual erasure · Black bi+ visibility · Intersecting identities and gender norms
- Reading lane
- African American Studies