Tag: aromantic

feuillyadeux:

ok so since a lot of positivity for aros/aces has been scarce lately here we go

  • here’s to aro/ace questioning kids who see the intracommunity lgbtq+ discourse and wonder whether they can be in safe spaces or not and don’t yet know where to look for support
  • to aces and aros who don’t know anyone else like them and worry they’re just broken after all 
  • here’s to lgbtq aros/aces who sometimes feel caught between communities (i know they exist, namely because i am one)
  • here’s to het aros/aces who know their orientation gives them privilege but need a chance to talk about aro/aceness as well
  • to aros/aces whose gender/race/disability frequently intersects with their orientation
  • to aros/aces of all orientations who are unhappy with who they are (thanks, society!), and aros/aces who are learning to accept themselves more every day

you’re not alone, and things are going to be ok, and you are completely valid. ☀

fangirlingandfeministing:

Hey glaad!

While I appreciate the intent behind a campaign encouraging allies to speak up for LGBTQPIA communities, I strongly question the way you’ve chosen to do it. There’s nothing wrong with #gotyourback as a concept. But there’s a lot wrong with the phrase “A is for Ally”.

Did you know that Asexual, Aromantic and Agender people are repeatedly told that they don’t deserve or need representation. Even when the acronym is extended to include “A”, we are told that the “A is for Ally”- that cis hetero people are more deserving of recognition and representation than we are. Even if that was not your intent behind using the phrase “A is for Ally”, by using the phrase, you are showing disrespect to three communities at once. The last thing we need is for an organisation that is supposed to represent the interests of queer people to forget that we exist, and appropriate our letter for someone who doesn’t need it.

Asexual people are at risk of corrective sexual assault.

Aromantic people are told that they are freaks and robots and that romantic love is a “basic human need”. Asexual people are told the same thing about sex.

Agender people are forced to be something they are not, shoved into gender stereotypes that do not represent them and that stifle who they are as a person.

Asexual, Aromantic and Agender people deserve to be recognised as part of your community. They deserve your protection.

A is for Asexual

A is for Aromantic

A is for Agender

A is not and has NEVER been for Ally

What was the reasoning behind using the phrase “A is for Ally” in your campaign? Does GLAAD recognise the existence of Asexual, Aromantic and Agender people? Does GLAAD acknowledge these as LGBTQPIA identities? Was GLAAD unaware of the real-life struggles faced by Asexual, Aromantic and Agender people everyday? Was GLAAD aware of the offensive connotations of the phrase “A is for Ally” to these communities?

Since we’ve tweeted you and tagged you in tumblr posts, GLAAD can no longer claim to be ignorant of our needs, even if it was before. Therefore, what does GLAAD intend to do about the use of this offensive and erasive phrase?

A is not for Ally. And GLAAD, we are asking you to #GiveItBack.

augustne:

friendly reminder

  • aros aren’t heartless, and have like no personality
  • love =/= romance
  • u can platonically love someone w/o wanting to become romantically involved with someone
  • aro people can get married
  • some aro can be romance repulsed
  • if u are aro but not ace, u aren’t shallow
  • if u are aro and ace u aren’t above aros who aren’t ace
  • aromantics are fucking important

thatonearomantic:

I get so concerned when romantic people stereotype aromantic people as or call aromantic people cold and emotionless
It’s like
Do you only feel romantic love
are you romantically attracted to your friends or do you just not care about them?? what about your family???
please do not tell me you are romantically attracted to your grandparents