Feminist and LGBTQ+ Studies

Abstract

The international panorama is increasingly attentive to conditions of diversity. Gender identity, sexual orientation, neurological diversity such as autism, and Giftedness are hot and current topics. While the goal of inclusion appears increasingly urgent , some obstacles are constantly "under the radar". Evidence highlight the statistically significant overlap between the autistic population and gender fluidity and/or non-heterosexual orientation. The autistic and LGBTQIA+ population has, in fact, many members in common. Yet, in what should be a situation of recognition and acceptance, Bi-erasure appears even more profound.
The alliance between minorities, based on the mutual understanding and respect, cuts out Bisexuality with an ease that deserves scientific attention. This has enormous consequences, both on the very young and on the more mature population. Bisexual people are excluded from accessibility to educational models necessary for the structure of identity and wellbeing. Since the autistic population is already excluded from common accessibility dynamics, this double marginalization is dramatic.
The perception of the network, on which the idea of oneself is built, seems to refer to a constant oscillation between heterosexual phases and homosexual phases. Social groups also act dramatic choices and pressures depending on this perceived placement. But Bisexuality is something else.
This work intends to offer an overview of the international situation, an empirical collectionwith some elements organized according to scientific standards. And it is enriched by both: the clinical and technical researcher perspective and the personal “from within” experience as a person who experiences the effects of at least three minorities.

Biography

Luisa Di Biagio studied at the University "D'Annunzio", Chieti, Italy and "Regina Apostolorum, Pontifical University, Italy/Vatican City. Member of the research group on sexuality and gender studies SinAPSI, University Federico II, Naples, Italy. Psychologist, Chartered Member of the BPS- British Psychological Society, Ethologist, Expert in Autism, Giftedness, Human-Animal Relationships, Sexhologist, Researcher with numerous participations in international conferences, Author of numerous publications both in the academic and popular fields. Activist for the rights of Autistic, Gifted ,  LGBTQA+ , and for Victims of Violence. Vice President of the Cascina Blu® Association, Italy,  and President of the ANILDD in Cape Verde, Africa.