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| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1: lacking [[sex]] or functional sex organs <asexual plants> | | *1: lacking [[sex]] or functional sex organs <asexual plants> |
| *2a : involving or [[reproducing]] by reproductive processes (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) that do not involve the [[union]] of [[individuals]] or gametes <asexual reproduction> <an asexual generation> | | *2a : involving or [[reproducing]] by reproductive processes (as cell division, spore formation, fission, or budding) that do not involve the [[union]] of [[individuals]] or gametes <asexual reproduction> <an asexual generation> |
| :b : produced by asexual reproduction <asexual spores> | | :b : produced by asexual reproduction <asexual spores> |
− | *3: devoid of [[sexuality]] <an asexual relationship> | + | *3: devoid of [[sexuality]] <an asexual relationship> |
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| + | <center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Sexuality]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Sexuality '''''this link'''''].</center> |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | '''Asexuality''' (sometimes referred to as nonsexuality), in its broadest sense, is the lack of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_attraction sexual attraction] to others or the lack of interest in [[sex]]. It may also be considered a lack of a sexual orientation. One commonly cited study published in 2004 placed the prevalence of asexuality at 1%. | + | '''Asexuality''' (sometimes referred to as nonsexuality), in its broadest sense, is the lack of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_attraction sexual attraction] to others or the lack of interest in [[sex]]. It may also be considered a lack of a sexual orientation. One commonly cited study published in 2004 placed the prevalence of asexuality at 1%. |
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| + | Asexuality is distinct from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence abstention from sexual activity] and from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy celibacy], which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal or religious beliefs; sexual orientation, unlike sexual behavior, is believed to be "[[enduring]]". Some asexual people do engage in sexual activity despite lacking a [[desire]] for sex or sexual attraction, due to a variety of reasons, such as a desire to please [[romantic]] partners. |
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− | Asexuality is distinct from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abstinence abstention from sexual activity] and from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celibacy celibacy], which are behavioral and generally motivated by factors such as an individual's personal or religious beliefs; sexual orientation, unlike sexual behavior, is believed to be "[[enduring]]". Some asexual people do engage in sexual activity despite lacking a [[desire]] for sex or sexual attraction, due to a variety of reasons, such as a desire to please [[romantic]] partners.
| + | Only recently has asexuality started to become [[accepted]] as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orientation sexual orientation] and a field of scientific [[research]], and a growing body of research from both [[sociological]] and [[psychological]] [[perspectives]] has begun to [[coalesce]]. While some researchers assert that asexuality is a sexual orientation, others disagree, and various asexual communities have started to form since the advent of the [[Internet]] and social media. The most prolific and well-known of these [[communities]] has been the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_Visibility_and_Education_Network Asexual Visibility and Education Network] (AVEN), which was founded in 2001. |
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− | Only recently has asexuality started to become [[accepted]] as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_orientation sexual orientation] and a field of scientific [[research]], and a growing body of research from both [[sociological]] and [[psychological]] [[perspectives]] has begun to [[coalesce]]. While some researchers assert that asexuality is a sexual orientation, others disagree, and various asexual communities have started to form since the advent of the [[Internet]] and social media. The most prolific and well-known of these [[communities]] has been the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexual_Visibility_and_Education_Network Asexual Visibility and Education Network] (AVEN), which was founded in 2001.
| + | Currently, the U.S. states of Vermont and New York have labeled asexuals as a protected [[class]]. Asexuality does not typically attract [[attention]] of the public or major scrutiny. Thus it has not been subject of [[legislation]] as other sexual orientations have.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexuality] |
| + | ==See also== |
| + | *'''''[[Bisexuality]]''''' |
| + | *'''''[[Heterosexuality]]''''' |
| + | *'''''[[Homosexuality]]''''' |
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− | Currently, the U.S. states of Vermont and New York have labeled asexuals as a protected [[class]]. Asexuality does not typically attract [[attention]] of the public or major scrutiny. Thus it has not been subject of [[legislation]] as other sexual orientations have.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asexuality]
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| [[Category: Psychology]] | | [[Category: Psychology]] |
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