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Episode 47: Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling (she/her):
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.
· Aro myths/stereotypes
1. Aromanticism isn’t a real thing
2. Aromantics are anti-romance
3. All aros are asexual / all asexuals are aro
4. Aros don’t feel love/don’t have feelings
5. Aromantics are afraid of commitment
6. Aros don’t like kissing/touching/hugging
7. Aros can be fixed / just haven’t found the right person yet
Resources mentioned in today’s episode:
· Queer Disrupts
· AUREA: https://www.aromanticism.org/en/basic-terms
· The Song of Achilles by Madeleine Miller
· Loveless by Alice Oseman
· Amatornormatovoty by Tara Mooknee
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsW3VsraJqo
· Amatonormativity, Aromanticism, and What Defines a Relationship Rilee Granger, Bridgewater State University
· Tipping the Velvet by Sarah waters
· Sex Education – Netflix
· Sheerah
· Atypical
· The Half of It
· The Favourite
· Call Me By Your Name
· Rowan Ellis
o https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniXurp_3xcDh923eiqGX3w
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Music: Find Your Way Beat by Nana Kwabena