
Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling
Sameep Gulati ❤️⚽️
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<p>Welcome to Over the Rainbow, the podcast: a safe space and voice for all queer identities.</p> <p>Episode 47: Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling (she/her):</p> <p>In this episode, Emma and I talk about what aromanticism is, debunk some common myths and stereotypes, and share some amazing resources for aro folk.</p> <p>· Aro myths/stereotypes</p> <p>1. Aromanticism isn’t a real thing</p> <p>2. Aromantics are anti-romance</p> <p>3. All aros are asexual / all asexuals are aro</p> <p>4. Aros don’t feel love/don’t have feelings</p> <p>5. Aromantics are afraid of commitment</p> <p>6. Aros don’t like kissing/touching/hugging</p> <p>7. Aros can be fixed / just haven’t found the right person yet</p> <p>Resources mentioned in today’s episode:</p> <p>· Queer Disrupts</p> <p>· AUREA: <a href="https://www.aromanticism.org/en/basic-terms">https://www.aromanticism.org/en/basic-terms</a></p> <p>· The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller</p> <p>· Loveless by Alice Oseman</p> <p>· Amatornormatovoty by Tara Mooknee</p> <p>o <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsW3VsraJqo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsW3VsraJqo</a></p> <p>· <a href="https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1330&context=honors_proj">Amatonormativity, Aromanticism, and What Defines a Relationship</a> <a href="https://vc.bridgew.edu/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Granger%22%20author_fname%3A%22Rilee%22&start=0&context=2204950"><strong>Rilee Granger</strong>, <em>Bridgewater State University</em></a></p> <p>· Tipping the Velvet by Sarah waters</p> <p>· Sex Education – Netflix</p> <p>· Sheerah</p> <p>· Atypical</p> <p>· The Half of It</p> <p>· The Favourite</p> <p>· Call Me By Your Name</p> <p>· Rowan Ellis</p> <p>o <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniXurp_3xcDh923eiqGX3w">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniXurp_3xcDh923eiqGX3w</a></p> <p>More information on this podcast