Aromanticism 101 with Emma Melling

Over the Rainbow

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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