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<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
 
<h2 align="center"><em>'''DID YOU KNOW?'''</em></h2>
<h3 align="center">'''Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''Bisexual Activists'''</h3>
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<p>Electronic and synthetic music is that which is entirely played by electronic instruments or some other forms of digital sound producer, often employing computers, sound synthesizers and theremins.  As such, it is a relatively new genre of music in historical terms since the ability to play it has only come about with the advancement of the technology itselfThe synthesizer, for example, was invented in 1959Nevertheless, as a genre of music it has grown tremendously over the past four decades, in terms of the number of musicians composing and playing it, the community of adherents, and in terms of general awareness and popularity.</p>
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<p>Bisexuality refers to an emotional or sexual attraction to more than one gender or sexuality, or attraction to a range of genders and sexualityToday, most developed societies acknowledge and respect this community, and some progress is being made in other countriesLegislation has been enacted to protect the employment, social, criminal, relationship and property rights of bisexual individuals in a large number of countries.</p>
  
<p>This type of music has a particularly queer aspect to it.  Its popular origins can be said to have risen with the rise of disco music in the 1970s, which emerged out of queer nightlife and is closely associated with the LGBTQ community.  This in turn led to the popularity of house music, driven early on by the communities of colour in the United States (the term 'house' is derived from The Warehouse, the gay/black/latino club located in Chicago) and led by 'the godfather of house music' Grammy-winning gay [[Frankie Knuckles]]This led to the surge in the Electronic Dance Music (EDM), notably at the turn of the millenium.</p>
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<p>Studies at the Williams Institute surveying the LGBTQ community note that among adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, bisexuals comprise a slight majorityNevertheless, only 23% of bisexual individuals state that they are open about their sexual orientation. </p>  
  
<p>Today, this is evolving into an even newer generation of music that has definite queer, and feminine, aspects to it that blur traditional gender linesListen, for example, to the music of Baths (the stage name of gay [[Will Wiesenfeld]]) and you can hear the lyrical feminine tone to his music.  What is impressive is the large number of transgender musicians who are popular and successful in this genre today, such as [[Rae Spoon]], [[Wendy Carlos]], [[Sidney Chase]], [[Gavin Russom]], and [[Terre Thaemlitz]].</p>
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<p>While more and more individuals are coming out as bisexual, there remains only a small number of bisexual individuals that are activists for recognition and rights for the communityAn explanation for this may reside in the belief that a bisexual individual can be comfortable passing off as heterosexual, thereby avoiding any direct phobia or discrimination.</p>
  
<p>The majority of musicians who have excelled in electronic and synthetic music combine this with traditional forms of instrumentsNotable in this mixing is [[Sidney Chase]], a recipient of a Grammy Award in her contributions to scoring popular movies such as 'The Shining' or the Disney film 'Tron'.</p>
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<p>Bisexuality is often believed to be a myth and that such an individual does not really existThose bisexuals that are activists report that their activism is based on society's pressure for them to identify as either heterosexual or homosexual.  Many believe that those who say they are bisexual are either on their way to being gay/lesbian, are confused, or are unfocused.  As a result, bisexuals feel marginalized, ignored, and silenced in their sexual preferences.</p>
  
<p>We have identified a large community of LGBTQ electronic and synthetic music performersThey hail from Canada, Great Britain, Haiti, Ireland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. To read more, see the list and access their fascinating biographies '''[[Electronic and Synthetic Music Performers Who Identify as LGBTQ|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
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<p>There is also the traditional view that because Bi means two, bisexuality as a concept is conferred only on men and women.  However, activists have now embraced the fluidity of the notion of both gender and sexuality when using the term.</p>
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<p>Many prominent bisexuals today are those in the entertainment industryOthers are writers, academics and scientists.</p>
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<p>We have identified prominent bisexual activists from Bolivia, Finland, Great Britain, Israel, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list '''[[Bisexual Activists|CLICK HERE]]'''</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name.  A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
 
To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.  Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name.  A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
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'''A Path to Diversity: LGBTQ Participation in the Working World''' ([[Mark S. Bonham]], 2017) investigates the current state of employment markets around the world for the LGBTQ community.  Included is a discussion of equality in the workplace and why it is important to both the employer and employee, the wage gap, which professions are attractive to LGBTQ individuals and why, and the role of unions and government legislation.  A survey of seventy five professions provides a status report for each, and seventy two biographies of influential LGBTQ professionals from around the world is included.  242 pages
 
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DID YOU KNOW?

Bisexual Activists

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Bisexuality refers to an emotional or sexual attraction to more than one gender or sexuality, or attraction to a range of genders and sexuality. Today, most developed societies acknowledge and respect this community, and some progress is being made in other countries. Legislation has been enacted to protect the employment, social, criminal, relationship and property rights of bisexual individuals in a large number of countries.

Studies at the Williams Institute surveying the LGBTQ community note that among adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, bisexuals comprise a slight majority. Nevertheless, only 23% of bisexual individuals state that they are open about their sexual orientation.

While more and more individuals are coming out as bisexual, there remains only a small number of bisexual individuals that are activists for recognition and rights for the community. An explanation for this may reside in the belief that a bisexual individual can be comfortable passing off as heterosexual, thereby avoiding any direct phobia or discrimination.

Bisexuality is often believed to be a myth and that such an individual does not really exist. Those bisexuals that are activists report that their activism is based on society's pressure for them to identify as either heterosexual or homosexual. Many believe that those who say they are bisexual are either on their way to being gay/lesbian, are confused, or are unfocused. As a result, bisexuals feel marginalized, ignored, and silenced in their sexual preferences.

There is also the traditional view that because Bi means two, bisexuality as a concept is conferred only on men and women. However, activists have now embraced the fluidity of the notion of both gender and sexuality when using the term.

Many prominent bisexuals today are those in the entertainment industry. Others are writers, academics and scientists.

We have identified prominent bisexual activists from Bolivia, Finland, Great Britain, Israel, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, and the United States. To read more and see the complete list CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.

Our goal is to make QueerBio.com the go-to website for global biographical information on LGBTQ identified individuals. To do this requires a serious commitment of people and resources, so we need your help to fund and help this project grow.


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Notables: 101 Global LBGTQ People Who Changed the World (Mark S. Bonham, 2015) reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals whose accomplishments in their profession changed the world in some relevant way. Included are founders of various social movements, innovators in sports, leaders in business and politics, explorers and discoverers, instigators in religious movements, thinkers in philosophy, infamous villains, creators of new academic fields of study, and risk takers in the arts, culture, and entertainment worlds. 212 pages.

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Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers (Mark S. Bonham, 2014) reveals a group of select artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the LGBTQ community. Presented in a convenient notebook format. 114 pages.

READ MORE AND PURCHASE THE PRINT COPY HERE

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