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[[File:Monosexual.png|thumb|The monosexual flag.]] |
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'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is attracted to a single gender. Monosexual refers both to [[gay]] |
'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is [[attracted]] exclusively to a single [[gender]]. Monosexual refers both to exclusively [[gay]] individuals, [[straight]] individuals, and anyone else who is attracted to a single gender. It is typically used by [[Bisexual|bisexuals]]/[[Multisexual|multisexuals]] to refer to anyone who is not bi-spec or m-spec (with the exception of individuals who are both [[aromantic]] and [[asexual]], as they are sexually/romantically attracted to zero genders). It is similar to the terms [[cisgender]] or [[allosexual]] in that way. It is commonly used when talking about monosexism; the prejudice against bisexuality/multisexuality. |
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The romantic counterpart to monosexual is [[monoromantic]]. The opposite of monosexual is [[multisexual]]. |
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[[File:Monosexual flag.png|alt=Alternate monosexual flag|thumb|Alternate monosexual flag by Idrisney29]] |
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== Flag == |
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The monosexual flag was created by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on November 14th of 2018. It has no confirmed meaning.<ref>https://beyond-mogai-pride-flags.tumblr.com/post/169793294570/mono-pride-flags</ref> |
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== Monosexism == |
== Monosexism == |
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Monosexism is the belief that monosexuality (either exclusive heterosexuality and/or homosexuality) is superior to or more legitimate than multisexuality. |
Monosexism is the belief that monosexuality (either exclusive heterosexuality and/or homosexuality) is superior to or more legitimate than multisexuality. It is, at its root, a form of biphobia. |
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| ⚫ | Monosexists see bisexuality as morally wrong, as sinful, dangerous, or deviant. Some gay individuals dismiss bisexuals as lacking in self-acceptance, and claim that bisexuals are actually gay but are in denial. Others see bisexuals as trying to maintain straight privilege while simultaneously trying to get into LGBT+ spaces. |
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| ⚫ | Another common attitude toward bisexuality, especially among heterosexual individuals, is the fear that their bisexual partner will leave them for a member of the same gender. Similar fears exist among gay individuals as well, leading to the stereotype that bisexuals are more likely to cheat. There is a belief that multisexuals will eventually get married and "choose a side", dismissing the fact that multisexuals are still attracted to multiple genders after they are married. |
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Latest revision as of 21:47, 20 October 2023
Monosexual refers to someone who is attracted exclusively to a single gender. Monosexual refers both to exclusively gay individuals, straight individuals, and anyone else who is attracted to a single gender. It is typically used by bisexuals/multisexuals to refer to anyone who is not bi-spec or m-spec (with the exception of individuals who are both aromantic and asexual, as they are sexually/romantically attracted to zero genders). It is similar to the terms cisgender or allosexual in that way. It is commonly used when talking about monosexism; the prejudice against bisexuality/multisexuality.
The romantic counterpart to monosexual is monoromantic. The opposite of monosexual is multisexual.
Flag
The monosexual flag was created by Tumblr user beyond-mogai-pride-flags on November 14th of 2018. It has no confirmed meaning.[1]
Monosexism
Monosexism is the belief that monosexuality (either exclusive heterosexuality and/or homosexuality) is superior to or more legitimate than multisexuality. It is, at its root, a form of biphobia.
Monosexists see bisexuality as morally wrong, as sinful, dangerous, or deviant. Some gay individuals dismiss bisexuals as lacking in self-acceptance, and claim that bisexuals are actually gay but are in denial. Others see bisexuals as trying to maintain straight privilege while simultaneously trying to get into LGBT+ spaces.
Another common attitude toward bisexuality, especially among heterosexual individuals, is the fear that their bisexual partner will leave them for a member of the same gender. Similar fears exist among gay individuals as well, leading to the stereotype that bisexuals are more likely to cheat. There is a belief that multisexuals will eventually get married and "choose a side", dismissing the fact that multisexuals are still attracted to multiple genders after they are married.