What is biphobia?

• A. Irrational fear of bisexuals
• B. Irrational fear of gay men
• C. Dislike of all sports
• D. Fear of bisexuals in positions of power

Answer: (A)

Biphobia is prejudice, fear, or hostility toward bisexual people, often expressed through stereotypes, denial of bisexual identities, or discriminatory behavior. The best description here is that it’s an irrational fear of bisexuals, because it captures how unfounded beliefs about bisexuality lead to negative attitudes and mistreatment. It’s not about fear of gay men (that’s homophobia), nor is it simply a dislike of all sports. And while fear of bisexuals in positions of power could be part of the bias someone holds, it doesn’t define the concept itself. In practice, biphobia can show up as invalidation, harassment, or exclusion of bisexual individuals, and addressing it involves recognizing bisexuality as a valid orientation and challenging those biases.