My mother asked me a very interesting question:
She asked me this after she found out I am Asexual. (If we really want to get specific: Cis gender woman, who is a sex-repulsed Asexual, age 21.)
For context, my Mom is a Gen-X, Hispanic woman, raised catholic.
In my experience, labels help us know how to interact and identify eachother. What kinds of respect and social edicet must be used on a person to person basis and lets us know who might be safe to be around and out/open with.
Lets us know how to adress eachother. For example if my friend identifies as a nonbinary individual, due to this label, I know to use they/them pronouns. I’ve heard someone (IDK who) say,: “I may not respect you, but I will respect your pronouns.”
In a relationship context… (romantic specifically)
Labels allows us to inform any potential partners of what we might want or expect from a relationship. In my case the boundaries that must be set in place.
It is important to be upfont with potential partners about your identity whether it be gender or sexuality. For example, if you are polyamorous, any potential partners need clear communication as to what this relationship will entail. This opens the door for consent. (And consent is ✨Sexy✨!)
For me, I am very open about my Asexuality to all my partners. I want them to be aware of this side of me and what my needs are and they they are comfortable with dating me.
Also for someone who is aromatic, having this label takes the pressure off themselves from the outside world to seek a romantic relationship!
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Tldr: “Why Gen-z uses labels?”
1. Respect
2. Community (Happy Pride everyone!!! 🏳️🌈)
3. Boundaries
4. Communication