

(Source: UC Davis "Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity 101" )Īgeism: Any attitude, action, or institutional structure which subordinates a person or group because of age, or any assignment of roles in society purely on the basis of age. Affectional orientation can be fluid and people use a variety of labels to describe their affectional orientation. This may be through falling in love or through a desire to partner an individual(s). (Source: OULGBTQ+ Society “Ace & Aro Spectrum Definitions )Īffectional Orientation (aka: Romantic Orientation): Affectional orientation is attraction or non-attraction to other people characterized by the expression or non-expression of love. Aegosexual individuals may experience some sexual desire, attraction, or arousal, but feel removed from the experience. (Source: Rauscher and McClintock “Ableism Curriculum Design” )Īegosexual: A sexual orientation generally characterized by not feeling a desire for partnered sexuality, yet still having sexual fantasies. (Source: Appalachian State University "Big 8 Identities" ) (See: Disability)Ībleism: The pervasive system of discrimination and exclusion that oppresses people who have mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. This identity encompasses the diverse differences in an individual's array of physical, mental, learning, and/or emotional capacity. Ability: The quality of being able to do something.
