makingqueerhistory: Catherine Bernard: A question in studying asexual historyJo TrollWhen studying q
makingqueerhistory: Catherine Bernard: A question in studying asexual historyJo TrollWhen studying queer history, especially asexual and aromantic history, silence is an immediate problem. The only way to know whether or not someone is asexual or aromantic is through their own identifying as such. The newness of asexual and aromantic communities and silence around sexual orientation has robbed us of this. Finding asexuality historically as an identity, instead of a choice or behavior, is often impossible. Instead of hoping for a definite answer, we must look at behavior, despite every claim that asexuality and aromanticism are identities, not behaviors, read between the lines, and accept that we may never know. (Read Full Article)Become a PatronMake a One Time Donation -- source link