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'''Unit Aro''' is an umbrella term for an aro identity experienced as a single unit. For example, a person on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]] might identify as a unit aro if... |
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'''Unit Aro''' is a subset of [[aromantic]] meaning one feels aromantic as a single unit. A unit aro could use aromantic as a single unit because their aromantic identity is the only one that matters, or because their the aromantic label captures their experiences best. The term was created as an alternative to [[Non-SAM Aro|non-SAM aro]], and many unit aros do not use the [[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|split attraction model]], however unit aro is an umbrella terms and can be used by any aromantic person so long as their aromantic identity is their most important identity. |
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* They identify as aro, and they do not identify with any other orientation type (such as [[sexual orientation]]) |
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* They identify as aro most, and so "aro" stands for their experiences best |
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Similarly the term unit aroace can be used to describe one whose aromantic and [[asexual]] identities cannot be separated. |
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* They prefer "aro" over other parts of their identity |
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See also [[Aro Neu|aro neu]], [[aroace|aro ace]], and [[quoisexual]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The term unit aro was coined by Tumblr user Aro-neir-o on May 17, 2019 in a discussion about alternatives to the term non-SAM |
The term unit aro was coined by Tumblr user Aro-neir-o on May 17, 2019 in a discussion about alternatives to the term non-SAM.<ref>{{Archive|Site=today|URL=https://aro-neir-o.tumblr.com/post/184949433010/but-actually-are-their-any-alternative-terms-to}}</ref><ref>{{Archive|Site=today|URL=https://theacetheist.wordpress.com/2019/03/14/romantic-orientation-and-the-split-attraction-model-are-not-the-same-thing/}} |
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</ref> Some of the terms suggested within the same conversation include unicus aro, unicum aro, and primaro. |
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Latest revision as of 04:15, 26 July 2022
Unit Aro is an umbrella term for an aro identity experienced as a single unit. For example, a person on the aromantic spectrum might identify as a unit aro if...
- They identify as aro, and they do not identify with any other orientation type (such as sexual orientation)
- They identify as aro most, and so "aro" stands for their experiences best
- They prefer "aro" over other parts of their identity
See also aro neu, aro ace, and quoisexual.
History
The term unit aro was coined by Tumblr user Aro-neir-o on May 17, 2019 in a discussion about alternatives to the term non-SAM.[1][2] Some of the terms suggested within the same conversation include unicus aro, unicum aro, and primaro.