"The rising popularity and public awareness of consensual nonmonogamies is a double-edged sword for many people in CNM relationships. More public awareness translates to greater discrimination because some people view CNM as a rising threat."
"Research has uncovered significant stigma and discrimination against people in CNM relationships. At the personal level, this stigma can mean that individuals are ostracized from their families of origin, expelled from friend groups, and excommunicated from their religious congregations."
"Discrimination facing people in CNM relationships crosses personal and social boundaries, ranging from pressure to conceal nonmonogamous relationships to lower access to adequate mental and physical healthcare, as well as housing and employment discrimination."
The rise in public awareness of consensual nonmonogamies has resulted in both greater acceptance and increased discrimination. Many individuals in CNM relationships face stigma, leading to social ostracism and exclusion from family and community. While some grassroots efforts have led to local protections for CNM relationships, there are currently no federal or state legal protections. Discrimination manifests in various forms, including pressure to hide relationships and reduced access to healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities.
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