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ROMANTIC ATTRACTION [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sexology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- split attraction model
1, record 1, English, split%20attraction%20model
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SAM 1, record 1, English, SAM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The split attraction model(SAM) is a way of conceptualising attraction based on splitting it up into different types of attraction people can experience. This is generally talked about as the split between sexual and romantic attraction, but many people also split the attraction they experience into other categories such as platonic, sensual, and aesthetic. 2, record 1, English, - split%20attraction%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sexologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle des attirances séparées
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20des%20attirances%20s%C3%A9par%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MAS 2, record 1, French, MAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Sexología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- modelo de atracciones divididas
1, record 1, Spanish, modelo%20de%20atracciones%20divididas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En esta línea, el colectivo asexual planteó el modelo de atracciones divididas que se aplica a cualquier persona, independientemente de cuál sea su orientación sexual. 1, record 1, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20atracciones%20divididas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De este modo, las personas nos pueden atraer sexual, romántica, estética, sensual, platónica o intelectualmente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20atracciones%20divididas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sexology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- attraction
1, record 2, English, attraction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action or power of arousing romantic or sexual desires. 1, record 2, English, - attraction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
physical attraction, romantic attraction, sexual attraction 2, record 2, English, - attraction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sexologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attirance
1, record 2, French, attirance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
attirance amoureuse, attirance physique, attirance platonique, attirance sexuelle 2, record 2, French, - attirance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Sexología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- atracción
1, record 2, Spanish, atracci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La atracción es el impulso que nos lleva a fijarnos en alguien, ya que nos despierta un deseo, una apetencia por esa persona y, posteriormente a esa atracción, podemos o no llegar a desarrollar amor, entendido como una construcción social que puede adoptar diferentes matices. 1, record 2, Spanish, - atracci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sexology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- romantic attraction
1, record 3, English, romantic%20attraction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Romantic attraction... involves a combination of physical, sexual, and emotional feelings toward someone. 1, record 3, English, - romantic%20attraction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sexologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- attirance romantique
1, record 3, French, attirance%20romantique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sexology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- panromantic
1, record 4, English, panromantic
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pansexuality is the sexual attraction to people regardless of gender, while being panromantic is having the ability to feel romantic attraction regardless of gender. 2, record 4, English, - panromantic
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sexologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- panromantique
1, record 4, French, panromantique
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Sexología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- panrromántico
1, record 4, Spanish, panrrom%C3%A1ntico
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- panrromántica 1, record 4, Spanish, panrrom%C3%A1ntica
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dice de la persona que siente] atracción romántica por una persona independiente de su género. 1, record 4, Spanish, - panrrom%C3%A1ntico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-01-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sexual orientation
1, record 5, English, sexual%20orientation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The physical or romantic attraction to people based on their sex, gender identity or gender expression. 2, record 5, English, - sexual%20orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sexual orientation is not a choice, but a fundamental part of a person’s identity. It may change over time. 2, record 5, English, - sexual%20orientation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A person may identify as lesbian, gay, heterosexual, bisexual, queer, pansexual or asexual, among others. 2, record 5, English, - sexual%20orientation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- orientation sexuelle
1, record 5, French, orientation%20sexuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attirance physique ou émotionnelle pour des personnes selon leur sexe, leur identité de genre ou leur expression de genre. 2, record 5, French, - orientation%20sexuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'orientation sexuelle n'est pas un choix, mais une composante fondamentale de l'identité d'une personne. Elle peut changer au fil du temps. 2, record 5, French, - orientation%20sexuelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une personne peut s'identifier comme lesbienne, gaie, hétérosexuelle, bisexuelle, queer, pansexuelle ou asexuelle, notamment. 2, record 5, French, - orientation%20sexuelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación sexual
1, record 5, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- inclinación sexual 2, record 5, Spanish, inclinaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Preferencia que siente una persona por relacionarse sexualmente con seres humanos de determinado sexo. 3, record 5, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] los funcionarios tendrán derecho a la igualdad de trato sin referencia alguna, directa o indirecta, a la raza, convicciones políticas, filosóficas o religiosas, sexo u orientación sexual sin perjuicio de las disposiciones estatutarias pertinentes que requieran un estado civil determinado. 4, record 5, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n%20sexual
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- asexual
1, record 6, English, asexual
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ace 1, record 6, English, ace
correct, adjective, familiar
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a person who feels very little or no sexual attraction. 1, record 6, English, - asexual
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While most asexual people have little interest in having sex, some may experience romantic attraction. 1, record 6, English, - asexual
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- asexuel
1, record 6, French, asexuel
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance sexuelle. 1, record 6, French, - asexuel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que la plupart des personnes asexuelles soient peu intéressées par le fait d'avoir des rapports sexuels, elles peuvent ressentir une attirance émotionnelle pour une autre personne. 1, record 6, French, - asexuel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- asexual
1, record 6, Spanish, asexual
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que no siente atracción sexual ni por los varones ni por las mujeres. 1, record 6, Spanish, - asexual
Record 7 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- asexuality
1, record 7, English, asexuality
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sexual orientation of a person who feels very little or no sexual attraction. 1, record 7, English, - asexuality
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asexuality is a spectrum. The term is used to describe a broad range of attitudes, behaviours, and experiences. While most asexual people have little interest in having sex, some may experience romantic attraction. 1, record 7, English, - asexuality
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- asexualité
1, record 7, French, asexualit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation sexuelle d'une personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance sexuelle. 1, record 7, French, - asexualit%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'asexualité est un spectre. Le terme est utilisé pour décrire un large éventail d'attitudes, de comportements et d'expériences. Bien que la plupart des personnes asexuelles soient peu intéressées par le fait d'avoir des rapports sexuels, elles peuvent ressentir une attirance émotionnelle pour une autre personne. 1, record 7, French, - asexualit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- asexualidad
1, record 7, Spanish, asexualidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- asexual person
1, record 8, English, asexual%20person
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ace 1, record 8, English, ace
correct, noun, familiar
- asexual 1, record 8, English, asexual
avoid, noun, pejorative
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who feels very little or no sexual attraction. 1, record 8, English, - asexual%20person
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While most asexual people have little interest in having sex, some may experience romantic attraction. 1, record 8, English, - asexual%20person
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- personne asexuelle
1, record 8, French, personne%20asexuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- asexuel 1, record 8, French, asexuel
avoid, masculine noun, pejorative
- asexuelle 1, record 8, French, asexuelle
avoid, feminine noun, pejorative
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance sexuelle. 1, record 8, French, - personne%20asexuelle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que la plupart des personnes asexuelles soient peu intéressées par le fait d'avoir des rapports sexuels, elles peuvent ressentir une attirance émotionnelle pour une autre personne. 1, record 8, French, - personne%20asexuelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sexología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- asexual
1, record 8, Spanish, asexual
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2020-09-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- panromanticism
1, record 9, English, panromanticism
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of a person who feels romantic attraction to another person regardless of their gender. 2, record 9, English, - panromanticism
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- panromantisme
1, record 9, French, panromantisme
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'une personne qui ressent une attirance amoureuse envers une autre sans égard au genre de cette dernière. 2, record 9, French, - panromantisme
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- panrromanticismo
1, record 9, Spanish, panrromanticismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- aromantic person
1, record 10, English, aromantic%20person
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- aromantic 2, record 10, English, aromantic
noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who feels very little or no romantic attraction. 3, record 10, English, - aromantic%20person
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- personne aromantique
1, record 10, French, personne%20aromantique
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- aromantique 1, record 10, French, aromantique
masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance amoureuse. 2, record 10, French, - personne%20aromantique
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona arromántica
1, record 10, Spanish, persona%20arrom%C3%A1ntica
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- arromántico 1, record 10, Spanish, arrom%C3%A1ntico
correct, masculine noun
- arromántica 1, record 10, Spanish, arrom%C3%A1ntica
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que no experimenta atracción romántica hacia otros. 1, record 10, Spanish, - persona%20arrom%C3%A1ntica
Record 11 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- aromanticism
1, record 11, English, aromanticism
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of a person who feels very little or no romantic attraction. 2, record 11, English, - aromanticism
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aromantisme
1, record 11, French, aromantisme
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'une personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance amoureuse. 2, record 11, French, - aromantisme
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'aromantisme n'ayant aucun impact sur la vie sexuelle, il ne s'agit pas d'une orientation sexuelle [...] 1, record 11, French, - aromantisme
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- arromanticismo
1, record 11, Spanish, arromanticismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condición de la persona que no experimenta atracción romántica. 1, record 11, Spanish, - arromanticismo
Record 12 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- demiromantic person
1, record 12, English, demiromantic%20person
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- demiromantic 1, record 12, English, demiromantic
noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who feels romantic attraction only once a strong emotional bond is formed. 2, record 12, English, - demiromantic%20person
Record 12, Key term(s)
- demi-romantic person
- demi-romantic
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- personne demiromantique
1, record 12, French, personne%20demiromantique
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- demiromantique 1, record 12, French, demiromantique
masculine and feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui ressent une attirance amoureuse uniquement en présence d'un lien émotionnel fort. 2, record 12, French, - personne%20demiromantique
Record 12, Key term(s)
- personne demi-romantique
- demi-romantique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- persona semirromántica
1, record 12, Spanish, persona%20semirrom%C3%A1ntica
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- semirromántico 1, record 12, Spanish, semirrom%C3%A1ntico
proposal, masculine noun
- semirromántica 1, record 12, Spanish, semirrom%C3%A1ntica
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- demiromanticism
1, record 13, English, demiromanticism
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of a person who feels romantic attraction only once a strong emotional bond is formed. 2, record 13, English, - demiromanticism
Record 13, Key term(s)
- demi-romanticism
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- demiromantisme
1, record 13, French, demiromantisme
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État d'une personne qui ressent une attirance amoureuse uniquement en présence d'un lien émotionnel fort. 2, record 13, French, - demiromantisme
Record 13, Key term(s)
- demi-romantisme
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- semirromanticismo
1, record 13, Spanish, semirromanticismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientación romántica del espectro arromántico en la que la persona solo siente atracción romántica hacia personas con las que ha desarrollado un vínculo emocional fuerte. 1, record 13, Spanish, - semirromanticismo
Record 14 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- romantic orientation
1, record 14, English, romantic%20orientation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vocabulary that has developed around the issue of sexual attraction among asexuals has also created space for a distinction between sexual orientation and romantic orientation. 2, record 14, English, - romantic%20orientation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- orientation amoureuse
1, record 14, French, orientation%20amoureuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- orientation romantique 2, record 14, French, orientation%20romantique
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'orientation amoureuse n'est pas l'orientation sexuelle, mais elles peuvent aussi être liées : on peut aimer et désirer une personne; on peut éprouver des sentiments sans avoir de désir sexuel, ou au contraire être attiré-e par une personne sans en être amoureux-se. 1, record 14, French, - orientation%20amoureuse
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- orientación romántica
1, record 14, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n%20rom%C3%A1ntica
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- orientación afectiva 1, record 14, Spanish, orientaci%C3%B3n%20afectiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se refiere al sexo o género con el que es más posible que una persona tenga una relación romántica o se enamore. 1, record 14, Spanish, - orientaci%C3%B3n%20rom%C3%A1ntica
Record 15 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- amatonormativity
1, record 15, English, amatonormativity
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cultural or social framework, often implicit, wherein all human beings can feel romantic attraction and this is the norm. 2, record 15, English, - amatonormativity
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amatonormativity leads to the marginalization of aromantic people either by dismissing them, by presenting a favourable bias towards people who can feel romantic attraction, or both. 2, record 15, English, - amatonormativity
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- amatonormativité
1, record 15, French, amatonormativit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre culturel ou social, souvent implicite, selon lequel tout le monde peut ressentir une attirance amoureuse et qu'il s'agit là de la norme. 2, record 15, French, - amatonormativit%C3%A9
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'amatonormativité engendre la marginalisation des personnes aromantiques. Elle repose soit sur l'effacement de ces dernières, soit sur un préjugé favorable envers les personnes qui peuvent ressentir une attirance amoureuse, soit sur ces deux prémisses. 2, record 15, French, - amatonormativit%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- amatonormatividad
1, record 15, Spanish, amatonormatividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Supuesto de que una relación romántica central y exclusiva es la meta universal de todos los seres humanos y debe ser deseada por sobre otros tipos de relaciones. 1, record 15, Spanish, - amatonormatividad
Record 16 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- aromantic
1, record 16, English, aromantic
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a person who feels very little or no romantic attraction. 2, record 16, English, - aromantic
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- aromantique
1, record 16, French, aromantique
adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une personne qui ressent très peu ou pas d'attirance amoureuse. 2, record 16, French, - aromantique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- arromántico
1, record 16, Spanish, arrom%C3%A1ntico
correct, adjective
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- arromántica 1, record 16, Spanish, arrom%C3%A1ntica
correct, adjective
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dice de la persona que no experimenta atracción romántica hacia otros. 2, record 16, Spanish, - arrom%C3%A1ntico
Record 17 - internal organization data 2019-07-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- demiromantic
1, record 17, English, demiromantic
correct, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Referring to a person who feels romantic attraction only once a strong emotional bond is formed. 2, record 17, English, - demiromantic
Record 17, Key term(s)
- demi-romantic
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- demiromantique
1, record 17, French, demiromantique
adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une personne qui ressent une attirance amoureuse uniquement en présence d'un lien émotionnel fort. 2, record 17, French, - demiromantique
Record 17, Key term(s)
- demi-romantique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- semirromántico
1, record 17, Spanish, semirrom%C3%A1ntico
proposal, adjective
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- semirromántica 1, record 17, Spanish, semirrom%C3%A1ntica
proposal, adjective
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- School Equipment
- Sexology
- Psychology of Communication
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Gender Unicorn
1, record 18, English, Gender%20Unicorn
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The Gender Unicorn] graphic allows you to chart the way you feel about your gender identity, gender expression, sex assigned at birth, sexual attraction and romantic attraction. The Gender Unicorn gives you many options for expressing your personal feelings and creating an accurate representation of who you are. 2, record 18, English, - Gender%20Unicorn
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Sexologie
- Psychologie de la communication
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Licorne du Genre
1, record 18, French, Licorne%20du%20Genre
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1981-03-03
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Romeo and Juliet effect 1, record 19, English, Romeo%20and%20Juliet%20effect
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intensified feelings of attraction toward a romantic partner following parental attempts to meddle in the relationship. 1, record 19, English, - Romeo%20and%20Juliet%20effect
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- effet Roméo et Juliette 1, record 19, French, effet%20Rom%C3%A9o%20et%20Juliette
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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