[lbo-talk] Re: Dropping the B Out of LGBT

Doug Henwood dhenwood at panix.com
Tue Jul 5 12:58:40 PDT 2005


BklynMagus wrote:


>Dear List:
>
>Joanna asks:
>
>> And the question is, why does it matter?
>
>&
>
>> Why do I have to construct an identity around
>who I happen to be attracted to?
>
>As long as we give rights in this country on the
>basis of identity, we are forced to construct these
>identities. Identities will only become obsolete
>after a different system to apportion rights is
>established.
>
>Brian Dauth
>Queer Buddhist Resister

The article wasn't just about "identities" - it's about the fluidity of desire in men vs. women. It seems more women are truly bisexual than men, at least according to this research. Men, so rigid.

Doug



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