"Just Because I'm Not Super Masculine Doesn't Mean I'm Not Bisexual": Stories of Bisexual/Pansexual Fraternity Members' Performances of Gender and Sexuality.

Fraternal organizations have often received criticism from individuals who argue that these groups perpetuate harmful gendered norms and oppress members who identify with queer communities. However scholars and practitioners alike have paid little attention to members who identify as bisexual/pansexual (bi/pan) within these organizations. This narrative inquiry study examined the stories of eight pan/bi fraternity members exploring how they described their performance of gender and sexual identities within these organizational contexts. Findings brought to light the following: how the heterosexist monosexist settings influenced their varied performances; how members described the impact of their performances on experiences and relationships; and how participants viewed the complexities of performances and queered discourses of authenticity. Implications for research and practice are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]