Ending the Pursuit

Asexuality, Aromanticism and Agender Identity

Michael Paramo

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Unbound
08 February 2024

Gender studies, gender groups; Social theory; Sociology: sexual relations; Anthropology; Social, group or collective psychology

A groundbreaking deep dive into the history, politics and lived experiences of three often-misunderstood identities:

Asexuality, Aromanticism and Agender.

How did asexual identity form? What is aromanticism? How does agender identity function? Researcher and writer Michael Paramo explores these misunderstood experiences, from the complex challenge of coming out to navigating the western lens of attraction. Expertly mapping their history, Paramo traces the emergence of vital online communities to the origins of the Victorian binaries that still restrict us today.

Powerfully persuasive and thought-provoking, Ending the Pursuit asks us to reimagine sexuality, romance and gender without the borders imposed by society.

With a groundbreaking blend of memoir and poetry, online articles and discussions, Ending the Pursuit is a much-needed addition to the cultural conversation. It encourages us to end the search for 'normalcy' and gives voice to an often-misunderstood community.

By: Michael Paramo
Imprint: Unbound
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781800182851
ISBN 10: 1800182856
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 08 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Paramo is a Xicanx researcher, writer, poet, and artist born and raised in the suburbs of southern California (on Tongva land) in a Mexican-American family. They created AZE (azejournal.com) in 2016, a platform that publishes the writing and artwork of asexual, aromantic, and agender authors. AZE has been recognized for its work in books and by several universities, whilst Paramo's own writing has been published in the Video Game Art Reader and cited in the Handbook for Human Sexuality Counseling. Their visual art has been published in the University of New Mexico's Blue Mesa Review and they release music under the name COZMECA. Michael lives inPlacentia, California.

Reviews for Ending the Pursuit: Asexuality, Aromanticism and Agender Identity

""Moments of vulnerability breathe life into the text; most effective is Paramo's inclusion of personal anecdotes. His candid account of his family's acceptance of his gay identity contrasted with their rejection due to his asexuality underscores the widespread misunderstanding of these identities."" -- Allison Janicki, Foreword ""I recommend this book to both those new to ace, aro, and agender thought, as well as to those who want to continue thinking about the importance of troubling compulsory gender, sexuality, and romantic norms."" -- Dr. Ela Przybylo, Illinois State University