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[[File:A-spec.jpg|thumb|220x220px|A commonly used a-spectrum flag]] |
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'''A-spectrum''', or '''A-spec''', is an umbrella term for all identities on the [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. It is also sometimes used more broadly to include other identities that use the "a-" prefix, such as [[agender]].<ref>[https://asafetynet.tumblr.com/post/112827135411/a-spectrum-safety-net A-Spectrum Safety Net]</ref> [[File:Aspecflag.png|thumb|220x220px|An alternate a-spectrum flag]] |
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The term a-spectrum was introduced by Tumblr users warriorsdebt, whes, and strategicgoat in 2015.<ref>[https://warriorsdebt.tumblr.com/post/157795101420/wetwareproblem-aphobephobe-wetwareproblem Post about the origins of a-spectrum]</ref><ref>[https://allopropaganda.tumblr.com/post/187450596983 “A-spec” does not mean Aro AND Ace]</ref> |
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[[File:A-spec.ace.aro.age.apl|thumb|220x220px]] |
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== Controversy == |
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Aces and aros have sometimes been accused of appropriating the term "a-spec" from the autistic community.<ref>[https://historicallyace.tumblr.com/post/161502315942/do-you-per-chance-know-when-asexuals-first When asexuals first started using the term "aspec"]</ref><ref>[https://apersnicketylemon.tumblr.com/post/189192893072/aspec-does-not-and-has-never-meant-autism Aspec does not and has never meant ‘Autism spectrum’]</ref> This is impossible, as the term was created in 2015 specifically for aces and aros and has no prior usage history before that point. |
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With the ace and aro communities, the term "a-spec" has also been criticized for introducing confusion through frequent misuse.<ref>[https://shades-of-grayro.tumblr.com/post/190426507065/again-im-not-critiquing-the-usefulness-of-a-word Intracommunity criticism of a-spec]</ref> In response to aces sometimes using "a-spec" when only aces are relevant (excluding some aros), aros have introduced the backformation "acespec" (instead of simply using "ace") and emphasized that it's important not to say a-spec when what is meant is acespec; unfortunately, for many people, "a-spec" and "acespec" are phonetically indistinguishable when spoken aloud. This move is also unnecessary since the term "ace" is already an umbrella term for the entire asexual spectrum.<ref>[https://rotten-zucchinis.tumblr.com/post/154538375425/ace-is-an-umbrella-term-and-asexual-used “Ace” *is* an umbrella term] |
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</ref> In addition to these issues, the variety of different usages can sometimes make its intended meaning unclear.<ref>[http://www.arocalypse.com/forums/topic/2434-what-is-the-a-spectrum/ Arocalypse thread: What is the "a-spectrum"?]</ref> |
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== Flag == |
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The a-spec flag was created by Tumblr user The-Moon-Is-Aroace on March 25, 2019.<ref>[https://the-moon-is-aroace.tumblr.com/post/183702972387/a-new-flag-for-the-aspec-community-just-an-idea-i A new flag for the aspec community]</ref> The compass rose in the middle is a symbol of how people all experience attraction in different ways, if at all. The green and purple are on opposite sides of the quadrant to show that [[Asexual|asexuality]] and [[Aromantic|aromanticism]] are their own separate and independent identities, with the black and grey quadrants connecting them. Black represents the [[aroace|aro ace]] community and grey represents grey communities. |
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== References == |
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