In this paper the question about how pansexuality is currently discussed in the academic debate in sexuality studies will be raised.
Given the ever-increasing rates on Google since 2004 with the highest point reaching in 2012, it can be stated that pansexuality is a topic that drives the people. In the academic debate pansexuality is also getting more and more attention, since the number of papers and publications regarding the topic is rising since 2013. This suggests that pansexuality is not only gaining importance in the academic field but also raises attention among the public.
Although the topic is gaining more and more attention and importance, pansexuality is still often confused with bisexuality and other so called non-monosexualities. Certainly, doing further research in this area could lead to a bigger understanding of the differences between these two. By improving the methods to study these sexualities, more efficient research could be done, because as it will be shown in the following, researchers often have problems finding the right method to get to the kind of people they need for their study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Pansexuality and Bisexuality
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to examine the current academic discourse surrounding pansexuality, focusing on its definition, prevalence, and relationship with bisexuality. It explores how pansexuality is discussed in academic literature, analyzing the similarities and differences between pansexuality and bisexuality, and considering the challenges and limitations of existing research methodologies.
- Defining pansexuality within the broader context of sexuality studies.
- Analyzing the relationship between pansexuality and bisexuality, including the "bisexual umbrella" concept.
- Examining how pansexuality is perceived and experienced by young people.
- Exploring the challenges in studying pansexuality and the limitations of current research methods.
- Assessing the future importance of pansexuality within sexuality studies.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter introduces the growing prominence of pansexuality in both public and academic discourse, highlighting the increasing number of Google searches and academic publications on the topic since 2004 and 2013 respectively. It emphasizes the frequent conflation of pansexuality with bisexuality and other non-monosexual identities, emphasizing the need for further research to clarify these distinctions and improve methodologies for studying these sexual orientations. The chapter outlines the structure of the work, indicating a definition of pansexuality, a literature review focusing on academic articles, an exploration of the relationship between pansexuality and bisexuality, and a concluding section with proposals for future research. The inherent challenges in researching these identities are highlighted, foreshadowing the discussions on research limitations in later sections.
Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of academic literature on pansexuality, beginning with a definition from the "International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality." It analyzes several articles from journals like the *Journal of Bisexuality*, *Sexualities*, and *The Journal of Sex Research*, focusing on the descriptions of pansexuality offered by these works, particularly within the context of young people's self-identification. The analysis includes an explanation of the concept of "new-homonormatives," highlighting the potential assimilationist tendencies of some LGBTQ+ organizations and their impact on inclusive representation of diverse identities like pansexuality. The chapter then systematically examines common themes across these articles, such as the use of multiple labels by individuals, the transcendence of the gender binary, and the use of pansexuality as a label-resistant self-identification. The “bisexual umbrella” concept and the potential erasure of distinctions between pansexuality and bisexuality is also explored within the context of the literature reviewed.
Pansexuality and Bisexuality: This chapter delves into the complex relationship between pansexuality and bisexuality. It explores differing perspectives on whether these identities should be considered distinct or overlapping categories and examines the potential for grouping these identities together under a broader umbrella. The chapter discusses the significance of the gender binary and its implications for understanding both pansexuality and bisexuality. It analyzes attitudes toward the gender binary within academic discussions of pansexuality, noting some perspectives that highlight pansexuality as a way to move beyond the constraints of binary gender systems. Significant differences in stigma experienced by pansexual versus bisexual individuals within the queer community are highlighted. The potential for overlap between bisexual and pansexual identities is also considered, as is the frequent use of multiple labels by individuals within both categories.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Pansexuality, bisexuality, non-monosexualities, gender, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+, new-homonormatives, identity, research methods, stigma, gender binary, sexual orientation, academic discourse, qualitative research, young people.
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This academic work examines the current academic discourse surrounding pansexuality, focusing on its definition, prevalence, and relationship with bisexuality. It explores how pansexuality is discussed in academic literature, analyzing the similarities and differences between pansexuality and bisexuality, and considering the challenges and limitations of existing research methodologies.
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Key themes include defining pansexuality within sexuality studies; analyzing the relationship between pansexuality and bisexuality (including the "bisexual umbrella" concept); examining pansexuality's perception and experience among young people; exploring challenges in studying pansexuality and limitations of current research methods; and assessing the future importance of pansexuality within sexuality studies.
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The Table of Contents includes: Introduction, Literature Review, Pansexuality and Bisexuality, and Conclusion.
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The Introduction establishes the growing prominence of pansexuality in academic and public discourse, highlighting the need for research to clarify distinctions between pansexuality and bisexuality. The Literature Review comprehensively reviews academic literature on pansexuality, analyzing articles from various journals and exploring themes like the "bisexual umbrella" and the use of multiple labels. The Pansexuality and Bisexuality chapter delves into the complex relationship between these two identities, exploring differing perspectives and the significance of the gender binary.
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Key words include: Pansexuality, bisexuality, non-monosexualities, gender, sexuality studies, LGBTQ+, new-homonormatives, identity, research methods, stigma, gender binary, sexual orientation, academic discourse, qualitative research, young people.
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The work aims to contribute to a clearer understanding of pansexuality within the academic field, addressing the often-confusing overlap with bisexuality and highlighting the challenges in researching these identities. It seeks to analyze existing research and suggest avenues for future study.
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The preview highlights the challenges in defining and studying pansexuality, including the conflation with bisexuality, the limitations of current research methodologies, and the need for more inclusive and representative research methods. The potential for assimilationist tendencies within LGBTQ+ organizations and their impact on inclusive representation of diverse identities like pansexuality is also discussed.
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A precise definition of pansexuality is developed through a review of academic literature, including the "International Encyclopedia of Human Sexuality," and by analyzing various academic perspectives on the subject.
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- Areti-Kristin Bouras (Autor:in), 2018, How is pansexuality discussed in the current academic debate in sexuality studies?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/925733
