Is asexuality considered to be in the LGBTQ community?
Anonymous
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Jun 24, 2016
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Yes, the "A" in LGBTQIA+ stands for Asexual, not ally
Anonymous
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Jan 8, 2018
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Yes, although asexuals are not historically oppressed, they qualify because they don't fit the "norm" (heterosexual, cisgender) that society has placed.
Fathom17
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Aug 26, 2018
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Yes. Sometimes the community is referred to as the LGBTQIA+ community where the A stands for asexuality. If you are not attracted to someone of the opposite gender sexually, you are a part of the community. Those who identify their gender as the sex they were born as and are attracted to those of the opposite gender ONLY sexually are not a part of the community. You are a part of this family and we love you so much! Never feel like you don't belong here because we love you just the way you are. There are so many asexuals and all of them should feel valid and a part of this wonderful community :)
ThePhageMage
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Apr 18, 2020
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Alright, ace here. I see lots of people include it, but just because it is in the community doesn't mean you have to associate yourself with them. If you aren't interested in the movement, are uncomfortable with being associated for whatever reason, or aren't out to people, you don't have to consider yourself with the LGBTQ community. For instance, I'm a biromantic ace, but I don't want to associate because I don't want it to seem like my orientation defines me.(Whether that is the case or not, that is a common stigma around the LGBTQ community.) Also, I'm not really big into pride events, like I don't mind that they're a thing in the slightest but I'm super introverted and don't wan to go to them. So to wrap everything up, yes. Asexuality and aromanticism are queer identities, but regardless of your identity it's up to you if you want to associate with the LGBTQ community.
glowingpeace18339
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Sep 29, 2015
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Yes, actually after the Q in LGBTQ is LGBTQIA. The A stands for both asexual and ally:)
brightSoul13
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Nov 2, 2015
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Yes, of course! I'm asexual myself, and there's different shades of it, too. There's no reason for it not to be included. It's not heterosexual, so it definitely should be considered a part.
Anonymous
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Sep 20, 2016
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Personally, I say yes but everyone you ask will have a different answer. I consider the A in LGBT+ for asexuals, aromantics, agender.
amazingHeart17
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Oct 2, 2015
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Yes! The full acronym is LGBTQIA, A standing for asexual, agender, or aromantic! :)
gracefulSunshine62
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Nov 27, 2015
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Yes! Asexuality is a valid sexual identity that is definitely included in the LGBTQIA+ community. Asexuality does not fit the heterosexual "norm" of society and asexual people have their own unique experience of the world. They very much belong in the LGBTQ+ community!
RizanarB
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Mar 21, 2016
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Yes. Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to anyone, or low or absent interest in sexual activity. It may be considered the lack of a sexual orientation, or one of the variations thereof, alongside heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality. Because it is different from just being straight and sexual, it is usually considered to be in the LBGTQ.
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