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'''Oshian''' is a label that is exclusive |
'''Oshian''' is a label that is exclusive to black [[Trixic|NBLW]] and [[Sapphic|WLW]] individuals. |
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All black wlw/nblw individuals can use the term, including [[bisexual]]/[[pansexual]]/[[lesbian]] (etc) individuals and [[women]] and/or [[non-binary]]/[[trans]] (etc) individuals. Mixed/biracial individuals may also use the term/flag "if [they] are mixed with black" and "as long as [they] are black passing."<ref>[https://archive.md/DMImb Oshian carrd - page 7 ("FAQs")]</ref> |
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⚫ | The term was inspired by the name of the African river goddess [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshun Oshun]. She is an important deity in Yoruba spirituality. She was the only goddess of |
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Oshian was coined by an [[Bi-Lesbian|m-spec lesbian]] [[exclusionist]], and was coined with the intention of excluding m-spec lesbians from using the term.<ref>[https://archive.md/jwgU8 (TW: Exclusionism) Tweet saying m-spec lesbians cannot use the oshian term/flag.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/FwSue (TW: exclusionism) The coiner of oshian's BYI/DNI page.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/AZYqU (TW: exclusionism) Tweet from the oshianpos account expressing exclusionary views.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/DEY7U (TW: exclusionism) Tweet from the oshianpos account expressing exclusionary views.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/nJ6mf The oashianpos account's carrd ("About").]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/Cm7Y3 (TW: exclusionism) The oashianpos account's carrd ("DNI").]</ref> |
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The term was coined by Twitter user @mochamoons. It was created because black wlw and nblw felt excluded from the sapphic label, noticing that it was dominated by white people and wanted a label that was their own and they felt a connection to. |
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Its sibling flags are [[junian (Exclusive)|junian]], and [[erosian]]. Similar terms include [[sapphic]], [[faunic]], [[daunic]], [[neptunic]] and [[lesbian]]. |
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⚫ | The flag was created by Twitter user |
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==History== |
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The term was coined by Twitter user mochamoons on March 27th, 2021.<ref>[https://archive.md/uXMzF Mochamoons's on Twitter.]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/l5ZcQ Associated Twitter account.]</ref> It was created because black WLW and NBLW felt excluded from the sapphic label, noticing that it was dominated by white folk and wanted a label that was their own and they felt a connection to.<ref>[https://archive.ph/5L0z9 Oshian carrd - page 1 ("Welcome")]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/c4DE0 Oshian carrd - page 2 ("What is and pronounciation")]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/37TqK Oshian carrd - page 3 ("Why was it made?")]</ref><ref>[https://archive.md/vxOM8 Oshian carrd - page 5 ("Why not sapphic?")]</ref> |
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# https://oshianinfo.carrd.co/# |
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⚫ | The flag was created by Twitter user dazzleyeri on or before March 27th, 2021. The vivid orange stands for the love for women, the light orange stands for sensuality, the very light orange stands for purity, the very soft yellow/eggshell white stands for gender non-conformity, the light brown stands for diversity, the moderate brown stands for the African diaspora, and the dark brown stands for blackness.<ref>[https://archive.md/Odks7 Oshian carrd - page 6 ("Flag and meaning")]</ref> |
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# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Uma1704/sandbox |
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#'''Coiner:''' https://twitter.com/mochamoons?s=21 |
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#'''Associated Twitter account:''' https://twitter.com/oshianpos<br /> |
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⚫ | The term was inspired by the name of the African river goddess [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshun Oshun]. She is an important deity in Yoruba spirituality. She was the only goddess of 17 gods sent to populate the Earth, and the only one to succeed. She is considered one of the most powerful gods and is associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and [[Sensual Attraction|sensuality]].<ref>[https://archive.md/FeuXJ Oshian carrd - page 4 ("Inspiration")]</ref> |
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==Resources== |
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 3 April 2024
![](http://static.miraheze.org/lgbtawiki/thumb/8/81/Oshian.png/300px-Oshian.png)
Oshian is a label that is exclusive to black NBLW and WLW individuals.
All black wlw/nblw individuals can use the term, including bisexual/pansexual/lesbian (etc) individuals and women and/or non-binary/trans (etc) individuals. Mixed/biracial individuals may also use the term/flag "if [they] are mixed with black" and "as long as [they] are black passing."[1]
Oshian was coined by an m-spec lesbian exclusionist, and was coined with the intention of excluding m-spec lesbians from using the term.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Its sibling flags are junian, and erosian. Similar terms include sapphic, faunic, daunic, neptunic and lesbian.
History
The term was coined by Twitter user mochamoons on March 27th, 2021.[8][9] It was created because black WLW and NBLW felt excluded from the sapphic label, noticing that it was dominated by white folk and wanted a label that was their own and they felt a connection to.[10][11][12][13]
Flag
The flag was created by Twitter user dazzleyeri on or before March 27th, 2021. The vivid orange stands for the love for women, the light orange stands for sensuality, the very light orange stands for purity, the very soft yellow/eggshell white stands for gender non-conformity, the light brown stands for diversity, the moderate brown stands for the African diaspora, and the dark brown stands for blackness.[14]
Etymology
The term was inspired by the name of the African river goddess Oshun. She is an important deity in Yoruba spirituality. She was the only goddess of 17 gods sent to populate the Earth, and the only one to succeed. She is considered one of the most powerful gods and is associated with water, purity, fertility, love, and sensuality.[15]
See also
Resources
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 7 ("FAQs")
- ↑ (TW: Exclusionism) Tweet saying m-spec lesbians cannot use the oshian term/flag.
- ↑ (TW: exclusionism) The coiner of oshian's BYI/DNI page.
- ↑ (TW: exclusionism) Tweet from the oshianpos account expressing exclusionary views.
- ↑ (TW: exclusionism) Tweet from the oshianpos account expressing exclusionary views.
- ↑ The oashianpos account's carrd ("About").
- ↑ (TW: exclusionism) The oashianpos account's carrd ("DNI").
- ↑ Mochamoons's on Twitter.
- ↑ Associated Twitter account.
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 1 ("Welcome")
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 2 ("What is and pronounciation")
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 3 ("Why was it made?")
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 5 ("Why not sapphic?")
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 6 ("Flag and meaning")
- ↑ Oshian carrd - page 4 ("Inspiration")