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Bi+ 101 Allyship: How to Not Let Things Fall Bi the Wayside

There is still an unfortunate lack of representation and understanding of the bisexual+ (bi+) community in the workplace and in our communities. Statistics show that nearly 60% of the LGBTQ+ community identifies as bi+, including identities such as pansexual, fluid, queer, and more. Yet somehow only about a third of non-LGBTQ adults in the US say they know someone who is bi+. Participants in this session will learn more about the bi+ community, why it’s so important to understand and respect bi+ people, and some tools to be a great bi+ ally.

Intermediate
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Course Length

90 minutes (in-person or hybrid), 60 minutes (online)

Who this course is for

Advanced audience with knowledge of why diversity, equity and inclusion are important in the workplace and an understanding of core LGBTQ+ terminology

Prerequisites

Want to Be an Ally (or Help One Out)? Foundational Ally Skills

Want to be a Trans and Nonbinary Ally? Expand Your Ally Journey Beyond the Binary

Download a one page PDF that includes information about this learning session.

Now’s the time to learn more about the largest identity group within the LGBTQ+ community – people who can be attracted to more than one gender. Leveraging PFLAG’s 50 years of experience as the nation’s original ally organization, this session will:

  • Review terminology about sexual and romantic orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and how they relate to bi+ identities;
  • Provide definitions for commonly discussed bi+ identities including bisexual, pansexual, queer and more;
  • Discuss data and research about the disparities that people who are bi+ face;
  • Provide questions to help hold oneself accountable as a bi+ ally;

Connect with organizations led by, and resources created for, individuals with bi+ identities.

Online only events may be scheduled for 75 minutes to allow for an extended Q&A session with the PFLAG team.

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