Bisexuality remains misunderstood in society.
This is according to a survey done by Flure – the dating app known for its open-minded community – that eyed to reveal how misunderstood bisexuality is. The survey, which involved more than 1,000 people, found most individuals are unaware of the growing number of people who identify as bisexual, and unveiled the prevalence of stereotyping within this community.
Here are some of the key findings:
- 86% of people were clueless about the approximate percentage of those who identify as bisexual (now up to more than 7% according to a Gallup poll), since most people thought bisexuality was far more common than it is. For one respondent, the revelation was genuinely surprising, as they shared, “I was shocked to learn that there are far fewer bisexual people in America than I had thought.”
- Nearly all survey respondents (97%) were unable to accurately estimate the number of bisexual individuals within the Gen Z age group, which has a higher percentage of people who identify as bisexual than the general public – now at 15%. One young respondent expressed their astonishment, saying, “I had no idea that 15% of my generation identifies as bisexual.” This number can be an indicator of the vast differences in generations, given that members of this generation are twice as likely to identify as bisexual compared to the general public.
- Respondents identified “Stereotyping and Misconceptions” as the most significant challenge faced by bisexual individuals within society. “It’s disheartening to see that stereotypes are still prevalent in society. We need to change that.” This poses a challenge for bisexual Gen Zers who are looking to date and make new connections, given there could be a fair chance of being misunderstood and mischaracterized.
- More than half of respondents (58%) believe there is insufficient visibility and representation for bisexual individuals in media and society, emphasizing the need for greater awareness. One person surveyed said, “It’s about time that the media and society start giving bisexual individuals the representation they deserve.”
“The results of Flure’s recent survey are a wakeup call, revealing how important increasing awareness of bisexuality is, and the potential obstacles people who are bisexual must overcome when dating,” said Kate Kubrick from the Flure app team.
As such, and clearly, “there is a critical need for greater awareness and education on bisexuality,” Kubrick said, adding that Flure is at least “committed to fostering a more inclusive and understanding society, and will use these learnings to continue building a place where people who are bisexual can build meaningful connections and form lasting romantic relationships.”
