Jen Yockney

Jen Yockney (she/her) MBE is a nearly-50 year old bisexual genderqueer trans woman residing in Manchester, at the time of recording. Jen is from South Wales and came to Manchester in 1991 for University. She discusses coming out as bisexual in 6th form (ages 16-18). The political situation of Section 28. Jen talks about labels, being bi in lesbian and gay spaces and the memories of BiPhoria. BiPhoria is a social support group for bisexual people in Manchester that continues today. Jen discusses bi experiences of and in Manchester’s Gay Village, Manchester City Council and LGBT organisations during 1990s. She details the impact of Section 28 on employment, schools, education. Example given about Trafford Council removing a requested workshop because of Section 28. Discusses internalised bi-erasure and bi invisibility in wider society. Discusses the practical aspects of organising for BiPhoria since 1995. The importance of community led social spaces as a form of organising that has big impact to people&