Bisexual Awareness Week
Annual observance, September 16–23
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Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as Bisexual+ Awareness Week[2] and #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23.[1] It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day, held annually on September 23.[3] The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights.[3][4]
| Bisexual Awareness Week | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Bisexual Awareness Week, Bisexual+ Awareness Week, #BiWeek |
| Observed by | Bisexual people along with their families, friends, allies and supporters |
| Type | Cultural |
| Date | September 16–23[1] |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Celebrate Bisexuality Day, LGBT Pride |
According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey, bisexuals represent approximately 40% of the LGBTQ community.[5] Bisexual Awareness Week is a platform to recognise bisexual and LGBTQ advocacy throughout history.[6]
History
Goals and activities
According to co-founding organization GLAAD, the goals of Bisexual+ Awareness Week include accelerating acceptance of the bisexual+ community, drawing attention to the experiences of this community, and celebrating the resiliency of the community.[9] Both allies and bisexual+ individuals are encouraged to spend the week learning about the "history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi+ communities".[9] Bisexual+ Awareness Week can also potentially be an important opportunity for bisexual+ individuals to help fight feelings of isolation, create more visibility for others who may be exploring their sexuality, meet other bisexual+ people, and become an integral member of the bisexual+ community by coming out or sharing their personal experiences.[10]
