[[File:Monosexual.png|thumb|MonosexualThe monosexual flag.]]
'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is [[attracted ]] exclusively to a single [[gender ]]. Monosexual can referrefers both to exclusively [[gay]] peopleindividuals, [[straight]] peopleindividuals, and anyone else who is attracted to a singularsingle gender. It is typically used by [[Bisexual|bisexuals]] , [[Pansexual|pansexuals]], and other /[[ PluralianMultisexual|multisexuals]] to refer to anyone who is not mspecbi-spec or m-spec (with the exception of individuals who are both [[ Asexual|asexualsaromantic]] and [[asexual]], whoas 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 and other mspec identities/multisexuality. ▼
[[File:Monoromantic.png|thumb|Monoromantic flag.]]
▲'''Monosexual''' refers to someone who is attracted exclusively to a single gender. Monosexual can refer both to [[gay]] people, [[straight]] people and anyone else who is attracted to a singular gender. It is typically used by [[Bisexual|bisexuals]], [[Pansexual|pansexuals]], and other [[Pluralian|multisexuals]] to refer to anyone who is not mspec (with the exception of [[Asexual|asexuals]], who are 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 and other mspec identities.
The romantic counterpart to monosexual is [[Monoromantic|monoromantic]]. The opposite of monosexual is [[multisexual]].
[[File:Monosexual flag.png|alt=Alternate monosexual flag|thumb|Alternate monosexual flag by Idrisney29]]
== Flag ==
The monosexual and monoromantic flag was coinedcreated 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>
== 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 peopleindividuals 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 peopleindividuals, is the fear that their bisexual partner will leave them for a member of the same sexgender. Similar fears exist among gay peopleindividuals 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.
== Etymology ==
''Mono'' means one amongst the english language.
== Resources ==
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosexuality#:~:text=Monosexuality%20is%20romantic%20or%20sexual,inclusive%20or%20gender%2Dneutral%20identities.
* https://variant-archive.tumblr.com/post/180094564412/mono-pride-flags
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