I wonder if it matters who’s asking? That’s a US federal government survey, and the expressed attitudes of the federal government (or even specifically the CDC) towards LGBTQ+ people have changed a good deal over the course of the years described. I can imagine some people freely say “yeah, I’m kinda bi” to their friends and family, but are more hesitant to say that to the government.
I wonder if it matters who’s asking? That’s a US federal government survey, and the expressed attitudes of the federal government (or even specifically the CDC) towards LGBTQ+ people have changed a good deal over the course of the years described. I can imagine some people freely say “yeah, I’m kinda bi” to their friends and family, but are more hesitant to say that to the government.