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{{Sexuality Info|title1=Turian / Veldian|image1=Turian - veldian.png|caption1=The turian/veldian flag by @kenochoric.|gender(s):= |
{{Sexuality Info|title1=Turian / Veldian|image1=Turian - veldian.png|caption1=The turian/veldian flag by @kenochoric.|gender(s):=Men, Non-Binary, and Trans Women|gender(s)_attracted_to:=The same gender, similar genders, and/or Men}} |
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'''Turian''' (also known as '''Veldian'''), is a term to describe [[gay]] [[men]], along with any gay [[non-binary]] individual who wish to be included under the label. It is a fully inclusive label that any gay man, |
'''Turian''' (also known as '''Veldian'''), is a term to describe [[gay]] [[men]], along with any gay [[non-binary]], and trans women individual who wish to be included under the label. It is a fully inclusive label that any gay man, gay nonbinary, and trans women individual, can use.<ref>[https://veldian.carrd.co/ A Carrd on the term veldian/turian, by the creator.]</ref> Some may describe turian as "[[queer]] [[attraction]] to men", similarly to how [[lesbian]] is defined, but there are many ways to describe its attraction. Subsets of this term include [[lavenian]]. |
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The [[Sapphic|WLW]] and [[Trixic|NBLW]] equivalent to turian is [[lesbian]]. Similarly to lesbian, while turian often refers to exclusive attraction, it does not necessarily have to be. Some may identify as [[Bisexual Gay|m-spec turian]], or [[solian]]. |
The [[Sapphic|WLW]] and [[Trixic|NBLW]] equivalent to turian is [[lesbian]]. Similarly to lesbian, while turian often refers to exclusive attraction, it does not necessarily have to be. Some may identify as [[Bisexual Gay|m-spec turian]], or [[solian]]. |
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The turian flag was made by Tumblr user kenochoric on October 4, 2020.<ref>https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/634673292602753024/turian-and-lavenian-turian-also-known-as-veldian</ref> The terms turian, veldian, and lavenian were made later, on November 13, 2020<ref>https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/634655477764079616/so-for-gay-labels-im-currently-thinking-turian</ref>. The stripe meanings are as follows: Red/pink represents expression and identity. Pale yellow represents history, solidarity, and accepting one another. Green represents the community, and the diversity within it. Blue represents experiences with masculinity. Dark purple represents power, pride, and independence. |
The turian flag was made by Tumblr user kenochoric on October 4, 2020.<ref>https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/634673292602753024/turian-and-lavenian-turian-also-known-as-veldian</ref> The terms turian, veldian, and lavenian were made later, on November 13, 2020<ref>https://kenochoric.tumblr.com/post/634655477764079616/so-for-gay-labels-im-currently-thinking-turian</ref>. The stripe meanings are as follows: Red/pink represents expression and identity. Pale yellow represents history, solidarity, and accepting one another. Green represents the community, and the diversity within it. Blue represents experiences with masculinity. Dark purple represents power, pride, and independence. |
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==Etymology== |
== Etymology == |
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Turian comes from Alan Turing, an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist known for breaking the enigma code. Despite these accomplishments, for much of history he was not full recognized due to homophobia and was prosecuted not long after the war ended. Despite this, his accomplishments still affect our world today, and things such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test turing test] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing_law Alan Turing laws] are based off of him. |
Turian comes from Alan Turing, an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist known for breaking the enigma code. Despite these accomplishments, for much of history he was not full recognized due to homophobia and was prosecuted not long after the war ended. Despite this, his accomplishments still affect our world today, and things such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turing_test turing test] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing_law Alan Turing laws] are based off of him. |
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