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{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are individuals who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] individuals are not or should not be part of the [[LGBT+]] community.
This ideology is often due to the claim that the the LGBT+ community is for individuals who are "same gender attracted" (SGA). This ideology also ignores the m-spec individuals who are ''not'' attracted to their own gender (ie: a woman who likes [[Male|men]] and [[agender]] individuals.)
== Exclusionist Ideology ==▼
Because exclusionism is fairly wide spread there are many different "levels" of exclusionist ideology. This ranges from the belief that asexual people should make their own community to claiming that asexual people do not exist. The following list will go through the beliefs held by most exclusionists.▼
Individuals who are for the inclusion of [[A-Spec|a-spec]] individuals are called [[Inclusionist|inclusionists]], and the argument between the two groups is often called "ace discourse" or simply "discourse".
▲==A-Spec Exclusionist Ideology ==
The word cishet was originally used by trans people, with the implication being someone who is [[cisgender]], [[Straight|heterosexual]], and heteroromantic. However it was adopted by exclusionists as a dogwhistle meaning a-spec people. Originally it meant heteroromantic asexuals or aromantic heterosexuals, however for some exclusionist it has come to mean [[aroace]] people or even all a-spec people. Some exclusionists claim to be fine with [[Transgender|trans]] a-spec people and people who experience same-gender attraction as well as being a-spec, however exclusionists often harass a-spec people regardless of their other identities.▼
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▲The word [[cishet]] was originally used by trans
Some exclusionists will claim that asexuals do not exist. This can be for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common are:▼
* Asexuals are virgins who are mad they can't find sexual partners▼
* Asexuals are straight people who want to be "special" or invade LGBT+ spaces▼
* Asexuals are children who don't feel sexual attraction because they haven't hit puberty yet▼
* Asexuals are sexually repressed or have a hormonal disorder ▼
Many claim that [[Demisexual|demisexuality]] and other [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] identities don't exist because "it's normal to not want to have sex with everyone you see", completely missing the point of ace-spec identities or misinterpreting their own unrecognized demisexuality as a universal experience.▼
Some a-spec exclusionists claim to be accepting of [[transgender]] a-spec individuals and individuals who experience same-gender attraction as well as being a-spec, but a-spec exclusionists may also harass a-spec individuals regardless of their other identities.
Similar claims are used against [[Aromantic Spectrum|aro-spec]] people, such as claims that aromantics are men who "just what to have one night stands and not deal with the emotional repercussions". They also frequently make fun of aromantic terminology, such as [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic relationships]], and [[aplatonic]] aros. They will say that aromantics have no friends/don't know what friendship is.▼
Some will claim that asexual and aromantic are "modifiers" to one's attraction, denying the existence of aroace people.▼
▲Some ace-spec exclusionists will claim that asexuals do not exist
▲=== Denial of Oppression ===
Exclusionists will often claim that asexuals are not a part of the LGBT community because asexuals do not experience oppression. When presented with evidence of asexual oppression they will either outright refuse to admit that it happened, such as trying to gaslight victims of corrective rape by staying that they weren't actually raped or claiming that the oppression experienced was actually misdirected homophobia or misogyny.▼
* "Asexuals are gays or lesbians who do not admit to their orientation because of internalized homophobia."
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▲Many claim that [[Demisexual|demisexuality]] and other
=== Demonetization of Asexuals ===▼
Exclusionists will go out of their way to mock, discredit, or defame asexuals. They often claim that claiming asexuality exists inherently sexualizes all other LGB identities. Similarly they often claim that minors cannot identify as asexual because it's an inherently sexualized identity. They will claim that asexuals prey on young child, convincing them that they're asexual. Some exclusionists once identified as asexual if the past before realizing that they weren't asexual, and they are convinced that all asexuals must be the same as them.▼
▲Similar claims are used against members of the [[
Exclusionists also will claim that [[allosexual]] is a slur used against them, because it groups LGB people with straight people. They also claim that the existence of the term allosexual is shaming people for wanting sex.▼
▲Some
Exclusionists will often pose as asexuals to troll asexual forums or other ace spaces to make posts about how asexuals are superior to allosexuals and that experiencing sexual attraction makes allosexuals "dirty". Since most people do not realize that these post were made be trolls they're often spread in exclusionist circles as "proof" of how all asexuals are actually homophobic. ▼
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There is a large amount of overlap between exclusionist and other bigoted groups. Many exclusionist originally took part in "[[bisexual]] discourse" where they excluded bisexuals using many of the same or similar arguments. Along with biphobia, exclusionists also gatekeep the community against [[Pansexual|pansexuals]] and [[Non-Binary|non-binary]] people. Exclusionists often dislike anyone who is not strictly [[lesbian]], gay, bisexual, or [[transgender]] and as such many dislike the usage of the word [[queer]], as it's too inclusive of people they don't want in the community. Many claim that queer is a slur and do not want anyone to use the term. Many exclusionists are also [[Transmed|truscum]], and some are [[TERF|TERFs]].▼
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