This work investigates how the concept of bisexuality functions as a disruptive force within cultural, social, and psychological frameworks. Marjorie Garber, a professor of English and American Literature and Language, utilizes a wide array of literary, historical, and cinematic examples to argue that bisexuality is often erased or miscategorized by binary systems of thought. By examining the tension between identity and behavior, she posits that bisexuality reveals the inherent instability of rigid sexual categories in everyday life.

Scholars and critics frequently cite this text as a significant contribution to queer theory and cultural studies for its rigorous interrogation of binary norms. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires familiarity with critical theory to fully synthesize the author's complex arguments.