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'''Oshian''' is a label that is exclusive to black [[Trixic|NBLW]] and [[Sapphic|WLW]] individuals. |
'''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> |
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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Oshian was coined by an 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> |
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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Its sibling flags are [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Junian_(Exclusive) junian], and [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Erosian erosian]. Similar terms include [[sapphic]], [[faunic]], [[daunic]], [[neptunic]] and [[lesbian]]. |
Its sibling flags are [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Junian_(Exclusive) junian], and [https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Erosian erosian]. Similar terms include [[sapphic]], [[faunic]], [[daunic]], [[neptunic]] and [[lesbian]]. |
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==Etymology == |
==Etymology == |
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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 sensuality. <ref>[https://archive.md/FeuXJ Oshian carrd - page 4 ("Inspiration")]</ref> |
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== |
==Resources== |
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