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In this paper I critically reflect on “Overstepping the Bounds,” an essay I wrote for the Journal of Bisexuality in 2003 (Volume 3, Number 2, 2003). I conclude that, while much has changed in my own life and the wider world over the last decade, there is still work to be done at the intersection of bisexuality, gender and sociology. I consider, in this regard, the impact of same-sex marriage in Canada, the legal struggle over polygamy, and the rise of transgender, queer and intersex politics. I also ponder the concept of bisexual identity in the (post)modern-day context. While a greater awareness of non-heterosexual relationships has had a positive effect, some queer people are deemed more acceptable than others. Bisexuals continue to occupy marginalized positions and misperceptions about bisexuality thrive. I am disappointed by this lack of progress but wonder if the terminology is outmoded. Perhaps a better indicator would be number of people who embrace “queer” and “questioning,” or rejecting labels altogether. I end by reviewing the texts I investigated in the original essay for information pertaining to bisexuality. I still believe that bisexuality is about choice and, as such, has the power to denaturalize and destabilize categorization. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In this paper I begin to rethink the position (or rather absence) of bisexuals in sociological analysis, and then go on to explore how bisexuality could be fleshed out in this context. I am particularly interested in the relationships between sexualities which upset easy dichotomization, and formulations of gender. Despite the obstacles, I believe that it is possible for bisexuality, and its implications for sex/gender/sexuality to have an impact on sociology. Indeed, it is critical that "lesbian" and "gay" not be allowed to stand as the only alternatives to heterosexuality. Just because it has been a struggle to break through the heterosexism of the discipline is no reason to stop there. As sociologists we have an imperative to exercise our imaginations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]