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{{Controversial Alt}}{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are people who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] |
{{Controversial Alt}}{{Warning}}[[File:Ewstinky.png|thumb|220x220px|The a-spec exclusionist "pride flag".|alt=]]'''A-Spec Exclusionists''' are people who believe that [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] individuals are not or should not be part of the [[LGBT+]] community. |
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This ideology is often due to the claim that the the LGBT+ community is for |
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.) |
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People who are for the inclusion of [[A-Spec|a-spec]] |
People 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". |
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==A-Spec Exclusionist Ideology == |
==A-Spec Exclusionist Ideology == |
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Because a-spec exclusionism is fairly widespread, there are many different types of a-spec exclusionist ideology. This ranges from the belief that asexual |
Because a-spec exclusionism is fairly widespread, there are many different types of a-spec exclusionist ideology. This ranges from the belief that asexual individuals should make their own community to the belief that asexual individuals do not exist. The following list will cover the most common a-spec exclusionist beliefs. |
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===Cishets=== |
===Cishets=== |
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The word [[cishet]] was originally used by trans |
The word [[cishet]] was originally used by trans individuals to refer to someone who is [[cisgender]], [[Straight|heterosexual]], and [[heteroromantic]]. However, it was adopted by a-spec exclusionists as a dogwhistle referring to a-spec individuals. Originally, it was only used that way to mean heteroromantic asexuals or aromantic heterosexuals, but for some a-spec exclusionist it has come to mean [[aroace]] individuals, or even all a-spec individuals in general. |
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Some a-spec exclusionists claim to be accepting of [[transgender]] a-spec |
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. |
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===Denial of Asexuals=== |
===Denial of Asexuals=== |
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*"Asexuals are frustrated about being unable to find sexual partners." |
*"Asexuals are frustrated about being unable to find sexual partners." |
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*"Asexuals are straight |
*"Asexuals are straight individuals who want to be 'special' or invade LGBT+ spaces." |
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* "Asexuals are gays or lesbians who do not admit to their orientation because of internalized homophobia." |
* "Asexuals are gays or lesbians who do not admit to their orientation because of internalized homophobia." |
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*"Asexuals are children too young to experience sexual attraction." |
*"Asexuals are children too young to experience sexual attraction." |
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A-spec exclusionists often go out of their way to mock, discredit, or defame asexuals. They may claim that asserting the existence of asexuality inherently sexualizes all other LGBT+ identities. Similarly, they may also claim that minors cannot identify as asexual based on the belief that asexuality is an inherently sexualized identity. They may claim that asexuals prey on young children, convincing them that they are asexual. Some exclusionists may have identified as asexual in the past before realizing that they were not asexual, and be convinced that every asexual experience is the same. |
A-spec exclusionists often go out of their way to mock, discredit, or defame asexuals. They may claim that asserting the existence of asexuality inherently sexualizes all other LGBT+ identities. Similarly, they may also claim that minors cannot identify as asexual based on the belief that asexuality is an inherently sexualized identity. They may claim that asexuals prey on young children, convincing them that they are asexual. Some exclusionists may have identified as asexual in the past before realizing that they were not asexual, and be convinced that every asexual experience is the same. |
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A-spec exclusionists may also claim that [[allosexual]] is a slur used against them because it groups LGBT+ |
A-spec exclusionists may also claim that [[allosexual]] is a slur used against them because it groups LGBT+ individuals with straight people. They may also claim that the existence of the term allosexual is shaming people for wanting sex. |
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A-spec exclusionists may 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 supposedly makes allosexuals "dirty". When some |
A-spec exclusionists may 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 supposedly makes allosexuals "dirty". When some individuals do not realize that such posts were made by trolls, their reactions may be spread in a-spec exclusionist circles as supposed "proof" of all asexuals being homophobic. |
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===Queerphobia=== |
===Queerphobia=== |
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