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[[File:Aroaceflag.png|thumb|220x220px|Design by Pride-Flags]]'''Aro ace''', or '''aroace''', is an identity term that combines "aro" (for [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]) with "ace" (for [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]]). Aro ace can be used for any individual who identifies with both umbrellas. For example, an [[aromantic]] [[demisexual]], an aromantic [[asexual]], and a [[lithromantic]] asexual might all be described as aro aces. |
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[[File:Aroaceflag2.jpg|thumb|220x220px|A commonly used aroace flag.]] |
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'''Aromantic asexual''', often shortened to '''aroace''' is an identity meaning that one is both [[Asexual Spectrum|ace-spec]] and [[Aromantic Spectrum|aro-spec]]. Aroace individuals do not often feel sexual or romantic attraction. One does not need to be "fully" aromantic and asexual to be aroace, only on the ace and aro spectrums. So, for example, someone who is [[demisexual]] and [[lithromantic]] would be considered aroace. [[File:Aroaceflag.png|thumb|220x220px|An alternate aroace flag.]]Some aroaces may experience a form of [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] such as [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] attraction or [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]]. If they feel that their tertiary attraction is significant enough to warrant a place alongside their aroace orientation they may identify as [[Oriented Aroace|oriented aroace]], or [[Angled Aroace|angled aroace]]. |
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At least eleven flag designs have been proposed to represent the combination of the aro and ace umbrellas.<ref>[https://aro-neir-o.tumblr.com/post/184633247435/aroace-pride-flags-a-collection-post Aroace Pride Flags: A Compilation Post]</ref> Most designs combine some elements from the aromantic and asexual flags, which feature green and purple, respectively.<ref>[https://aromantic.wikia.org/wiki/Aromantic Aromantic Wiki]</ref><ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration] |
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The orange and blue aroace flag was created by Tumblr user Aroaesflags on December 11, 2018<ref>https://aroaesflags.tumblr.com/post/181034758671/revised-aroace-flag-after-some-conversation-among</ref>. |
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<nowiki> </nowiki>In 2016, a design was posted by DeviantArt user Pride-Flags that combined the aromantic and asexual flags directly.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Aroace-646132640 Aroace Flag by Pride-Flags]</ref> Another design was later posted to the same account, embedding the aromantic flag in a heart shape, using an older (yellow) design for the aromantic flag.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Ace-Aro-Combo-Flag-610074461 Aroace Heart Flag by Pride-Flags]</ref> |
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The two shades of blue represent the aroace identity and the spectrum of aroace identities and experiences. The color blue was chosen because it is between aromantic green and asexual purple. White represents wholeness, as well as aroaces who are [[aplatonic]], [[nonamorous]], or otherwise are not seeking a committed partnership. Yellow represents love and relationships that exist outside of conventional romantic and sexual relationships, as yellow is often used to represent platonic love. Orange represents community. It is also in between ace purple and aro green on the color wheel, but in the other direction. |
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<nowiki> </nowiki>In 2017, a design was posted by DeviantArt user decaykid, using one less stripe and slightly different versions of the same colors.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/decaykid/art/Aroace-Pride-Flag-676709127 Aroace Flag by decaykid]</ref> |
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<nowiki> </nowiki>In July 2018, a collaborative design was posted by Tumblr user itsrainingsomewhereelse, created by themselves and Tumblr user users vass-rieh.<ref>[https://itsrainingsomewhereelse.tumblr.com/post/175684397730/edit-new-version-of-the-post-for-the-flag-here Aro Ace Flag by itsrainingsomewhereelse and vass-rieh]</ref> This design placed the black stripe at the top, followed by purple, gray, white, pale green, and dark green. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "the importance and validity of all relationships." |
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In August 2018, two more designs were posted on the joint Tumblr account milkshakeflags.<ref>[https://milkshakeflags.tumblr.com/post/177010807070/a-new-aroace-flag-since-the-other-ones-were-kinda Two aroace flags by milkshakeflags]</ref> These designs both placed white horiztonal stripes in the middle, surrounded by two gray stripes. In one version, the white-gray center was bordered by two purple stripes on top and two green stripes on bottom. In the other version, the top purple stripe and bottom green stripe was changed to black. [[File:Aroaceflag2.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Aroace flag by aroaesflags]] |
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In early December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user Aroesflags. <ref>[https://aroaesflags.tumblr.com/post/181034758671/revised-aroace-flag-after-some-conversation-among Aroace Flag by aroaesflags]</ref> This design starts with an orange stripe at the top, followed by a yellow stripe, a white stripe, and two shades of blue. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "wholeness," the yellow represents "love and relationships," and the orange represents "community." |
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In late December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user aromagni.<ref>[https://aromagni.tumblr.com/post/181475514674/overviewreasoning-behind-flag-i-designed-a-new Aroace Flag by aromagni]</ref> This design placed a purple stripe at the top, followed by blue, pale green, white, and gray stripes. According to the introduction post, the blue represents the "intersection of having both ace and aro identities," and the white represents "unity and inclusion." |
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In April 2019, a design was posted by Reddit user dog_of_society.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/asexuality/comments/b8ec16/aroace_flag_concept_all_credit_to_udog_of_society/ Aroace Flag by dog_of_society (edited)]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/asexuality/comments/b8dswd/i_made_an_aroace_flag/ Aroace Flag by dog_of_society (original)]</ref> This design combined the asexual flag with a spade symbol on a green triangle. |
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== Resources == |
== Resources == |
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Revision as of 17:30, 21 February 2020
Aro ace, or aroace, is an identity term that combines "aro" (for aromantic spectrum) with "ace" (for asexual spectrum). Aro ace can be used for any individual who identifies with both umbrellas. For example, an aromantic demisexual, an aromantic asexual, and a lithromantic asexual might all be described as aro aces.
Flags
At least eleven flag designs have been proposed to represent the combination of the aro and ace umbrellas.[1] Most designs combine some elements from the aromantic and asexual flags, which feature green and purple, respectively.[2][3]
In 2016, a design was posted by DeviantArt user Pride-Flags that combined the aromantic and asexual flags directly.[4] Another design was later posted to the same account, embedding the aromantic flag in a heart shape, using an older (yellow) design for the aromantic flag.[5]
In 2017, a design was posted by DeviantArt user decaykid, using one less stripe and slightly different versions of the same colors.[6]
In July 2018, a collaborative design was posted by Tumblr user itsrainingsomewhereelse, created by themselves and Tumblr user users vass-rieh.[7] This design placed the black stripe at the top, followed by purple, gray, white, pale green, and dark green. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "the importance and validity of all relationships."
In August 2018, two more designs were posted on the joint Tumblr account milkshakeflags.[8] These designs both placed white horiztonal stripes in the middle, surrounded by two gray stripes. In one version, the white-gray center was bordered by two purple stripes on top and two green stripes on bottom. In the other version, the top purple stripe and bottom green stripe was changed to black.
In early December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user Aroesflags. [9] This design starts with an orange stripe at the top, followed by a yellow stripe, a white stripe, and two shades of blue. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "wholeness," the yellow represents "love and relationships," and the orange represents "community."
In late December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user aromagni.[10] This design placed a purple stripe at the top, followed by blue, pale green, white, and gray stripes. According to the introduction post, the blue represents the "intersection of having both ace and aro identities," and the white represents "unity and inclusion."
In April 2019, a design was posted by Reddit user dog_of_society.[11][12] This design combined the asexual flag with a spade symbol on a green triangle.
Resources
- ↑ Aroace Pride Flags: A Compilation Post
- ↑ Aromantic Wiki
- ↑ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration
- ↑ Aroace Flag by Pride-Flags
- ↑ Aroace Heart Flag by Pride-Flags
- ↑ Aroace Flag by decaykid
- ↑ Aro Ace Flag by itsrainingsomewhereelse and vass-rieh
- ↑ Two aroace flags by milkshakeflags
- ↑ Aroace Flag by aroaesflags
- ↑ Aroace Flag by aromagni
- ↑ Aroace Flag by dog_of_society (edited)
- ↑ Aroace Flag by dog_of_society (original)