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Things I'd Like People To Be Aware Of This Valentine's Day
A thread:
-I am quoiromantic.
-'Quoiromantic' is an identity on the Aromantic Spectrum.
-Its definition can differ between individuals.
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Things I'd Like People To Be Aware Of This Valentine's Day
A thread:
-I am quoiromantic.
-'Quoiromantic' is an identity on the Aromantic Spectrum.
-Its definition can differ between individuals.
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-For me, being quoiromantic means I can't really distinguish between platonic and romantic feelings of attraction.
-This is NOT the same as 'questioning'.
-It is NOT a transitional identity while I "figure things out".
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-This is NOT the same as 'questioning'.
-It is NOT a transitional identity while I "figure things out".
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-I am comfortable with the fact that my experiences in emotional/intimate relationships cannot be clearly labelled, dichotimised or categorised.
-I am NOT comfortable with people who refuse to accept/try to understand this.
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-I am NOT comfortable with people who refuse to accept/try to understand this.
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-That kind of response comes from a commonly held belief called 'Amatonormativity'.
-It perpetuates the idea of relationship hierarchy; that monogamous romantic couples are the superior relationship model and other forms of intimacy are therefore inferior/lacking something.
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-It perpetuates the idea of relationship hierarchy; that monogamous romantic couples are the superior relationship model and other forms of intimacy are therefore inferior/lacking something.
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-This standard, which consistently permeates society, is harmful, toxic and feeds into other oppressive ideals (sexism, homophopia etc)
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In response to Valentine's Day, next week is Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week. I'll be posting Quoiro and arospec stuff for the next few days. I encourage everyone to get involved, get educated and help celebrate our community!
Only together can we DISMANTLE AMATONORMATIVITY
Only together can we DISMANTLE AMATONORMATIVITY
