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The '''pansexual pride flag''' was designed as a symbol for the pansexual community to use. The pansexual pride flag has been found on various internet sites since mid-2010.<ref>{{citation |url=http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/1265215452/hex-color-codes-you-dont-have-to-use-these-exact |title=Pansexual Pride Flag |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20111103184455/http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/1265215452/hex-color-codes-you-dont-have-to-use-these-exact |archivedate=2011-11-03 |date=2010-10-08 }}</ref><ref name="wings">{{cite web | url=http://www.freedomrequireswings.com/2012/11/do-you-have-flag.html | title=Do You Have a Flag? | date=9 November 2012 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref>
The '''pansexual pride flag''' was designed as a symbol for the pansexual community to use. The pansexual pride flag has been found on various internet sites since mid-2010.<ref>{{citation |url=http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/1265215452/hex-color-codes-you-dont-have-to-use-these-exact |title=Pansexual Pride Flag |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20111103184455/http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/1265215452/hex-color-codes-you-dont-have-to-use-these-exact |archivedate=2011-11-03 |date=2010-10-08 }}</ref><ref name="wings">{{cite web | url=http://www.freedomrequireswings.com/2012/11/do-you-have-flag.html | title=Do You Have a Flag? | date=9 November 2012 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref>


It is similar to the LGBT flag. The [[LGBT flag]] is used as a symbol for the [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], and [[transgender]] community. The pansexual pride flag is used to increase visibility and recognition for the [[Pansexuality|pansexual]] community, and to distinguish it from [[bisexuality]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Petronzio|first1=Matt|title=A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols|url=http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/|website=MashableUK|accessdate=17 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=BuzzFeed>{{cite web|last1=Karlan|first1=Sarah|title=Do You Really Know The LGBT Pride Flags And Symbols?|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/do-you-really-know-the-lgbt-pride-flags-and-symbols|website=buzzfeed.com|publisher=BuzzFeed|accessdate=18 January 2015}}</ref>. Pansexuality and bisexuality are different because pansexual individuals are attracted to all individuals regardless of gender whereas bisexuality means two and signifies the attraction to two different genders. [16 CITATION]. The pansexual flag helps represent the pansexual identity. It helps send out the message that pansexuals have romantic attractions and relationships with people of different genders and sexualities. [14 CITATION] The theory of pansexuality aims to challenge existing prejudices, which can cause judgment, ostracism, and serious disorders within society. [15 CITATION]
It is similar to the LGBT flag. The [[LGBT flag]] is used as a symbol for the [[lesbian]], [[gay]], [[bisexual]], and [[transgender]] community. The pansexual pride flag is used to increase visibility and recognition for the [[Pansexuality|pansexual]] community, and to distinguish it from [[bisexuality]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Petronzio|first1=Matt|title=A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols|url=http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/|website=MashableUK|accessdate=17 January 2015}}</ref><ref name=BuzzFeed>{{cite web|last1=Karlan|first1=Sarah|title=Do You Really Know The LGBT Pride Flags And Symbols?|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/skarlan/do-you-really-know-the-lgbt-pride-flags-and-symbols|website=buzzfeed.com|publisher=BuzzFeed|accessdate=18 January 2015}}</ref> Pansexuality and bisexuality are different because pansexual individuals are attracted to all individuals regardless of gender whereas bisexuality means two and signifies the attraction to two different genders. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Reese|first1=Ashley|title=Everything you need to know about pansexuality|url=http://www.gurl.com/2014/07/24/pansexuality-facts-myths-information/|website=my.girl|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> The pansexual flag helps represent the pansexual identity. It helps send out the message that pansexuals have romantic attractions and relationships with people of different genders and sexualities. <ref name="whatis">{{cite web|title=What is Pansexuality?|url=http://www.stop-homophobia.com/pansexuality.htm|website=stop-homophobia.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> The theory of pansexuality aims to challenge existing prejudices, which can cause judgment, ostracism, and serious disorders within society. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Boom|first1=Peter|title=The Philosophy of pansexuality|url=http://digilander.libero.it/pansexuality/Inglese/testi_inglese/Testo_Philosophy_E.htm|publisher=European Federation of Sexology|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>
== Design ==
== Design ==
Many confuse bisexuality and pansexuality, especially when it comes to differentiating the flags. Each flag has three horizontal bars and they each hold three different colors. The pansexual flag consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, yellow, and blue.<ref name="Shenandoah">{{cite web | url=http://www.su.edu/event/pansexual-pride-day/ | title=Pansexual Pride Day | work=[[Shenandoah University]] | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="Washington">{{cite web | url=https://thecenter.wsu.edu/resources/pansexuality/ | title=Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center - Pansexuality | work=[[Washington State University]] | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref> The blue portion of the flag represents those who identify within the male spectrum (regardless of biological sex), the pink represents those who identify within the female spectrum (regardless of biological sex), and the yellow portion, found in between the blue and pink portions, represents non-binary attraction;<ref name=BuzzFeed /> such as [[androgynous]],<ref>{{cite web|title=What Is Pansexuality?|url=http://www.stop-homophobia.com/pansexuality.htm|website=www.stop-homophobia.com|accessdate=17 January 2015}}</ref> [[agender]], [[bigender]], [[genderfluid]],<ref name="wings" /><ref name="clare">{{cite web | url=http://clarebayley.com/2013/06/a-field-guide-to-pride-flags/ | title=A field guide to Pride flags | date=27 June 2013 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="mashable">{{cite web | url=http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/ | title=A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols | date=13 June 2014 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="ucsc">{{cite web | url=http://queer.ucsc.edu/resources/sexualities.html | title=Cantú Queer Center - Sexuality Resources | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="overtherainbow">{{cite web | url=http://www.overtherainbowshop.com/symbols.htm | title=Gay & Lesbian Pride Symbols - Common Pride Symbols and Their Meanings | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref> [[transgender]] and [[intersex]] people.<ref name="wings" /><ref name="clare"/><ref name="mashable"/><ref name="ucsc"/><ref name="overtherainbow"/><ref>{{citation |url=http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/939133019/colour-symbolism |title=Pansexual Pride Flag |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110824011948/http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/939133019/colour-symbolism |archivedate=2011-08-24 |date=2010-08-11 }}</ref><ref name="GLAAD">{{cite web | url=http://www.glaad.org/blog/mashable-publishes-date-compilation-lgbt-flags-and-symbols | title=Mashable publishes an up-to-date compilation of LGBT flags and symbols | work=[[GLAAD]] | date=16 June 2014 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref>. The Bisexual Pride Flag also consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, purple, and blue. [14 CITATION] The pink portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the same sex (gay and lesbian), the blue portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex (straight), and the overlapping purple portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi). [14 CITATION]
Many confuse bisexuality and pansexuality, especially when it comes to differentiating the flags. Each flag has three horizontal bars and they each hold three different colors. The pansexual flag consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, yellow, and blue.<ref name="Shenandoah">{{cite web | url=http://www.su.edu/event/pansexual-pride-day/ | title=Pansexual Pride Day | work=[[Shenandoah University]] | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="Washington">{{cite web | url=https://thecenter.wsu.edu/resources/pansexuality/ | title=Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center - Pansexuality | work=[[Washington State University]] | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref> The blue portion of the flag represents those who identify within the male spectrum (regardless of biological sex), the pink represents those who identify within the female spectrum (regardless of biological sex), and the yellow portion, found in between the blue and pink portions, represents non-binary attraction;<ref name=BuzzFeed /> such as [[androgynous]],<ref>{{cite web|title=What Is Pansexuality?|url=http://www.stop-homophobia.com/pansexuality.htm|website=www.stop-homophobia.com|accessdate=17 January 2015}}</ref> [[agender]], [[bigender]], [[genderfluid]],<ref name="wings" /><ref name="clare">{{cite web | url=http://clarebayley.com/2013/06/a-field-guide-to-pride-flags/ | title=A field guide to Pride flags | date=27 June 2013 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="mashable">{{cite web | url=http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/ | title=A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols | date=13 June 2014 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="ucsc">{{cite web | url=http://queer.ucsc.edu/resources/sexualities.html | title=Cantú Queer Center - Sexuality Resources | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref><ref name="overtherainbow">{{cite web | url=http://www.overtherainbowshop.com/symbols.htm | title=Gay & Lesbian Pride Symbols - Common Pride Symbols and Their Meanings | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref> [[transgender]] and [[intersex]] people.<ref name="wings" /><ref name="clare"/><ref name="mashable"/><ref name="ucsc"/><ref name="overtherainbow"/><ref>{{citation |url=http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/939133019/colour-symbolism |title=Pansexual Pride Flag |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110824011948/http://pansexualflag.tumblr.com/post/939133019/colour-symbolism |archivedate=2011-08-24 |date=2010-08-11 }}</ref><ref name="GLAAD">{{cite web | url=http://www.glaad.org/blog/mashable-publishes-date-compilation-lgbt-flags-and-symbols | title=Mashable publishes an up-to-date compilation of LGBT flags and symbols | work=[[GLAAD]] | date=16 June 2014 | accessdate=17 July 2014}}</ref> The Bisexual Pride Flag also consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, purple, and blue.<ref name="whatis"/> The pink portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the same sex (gay and lesbian), the blue portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex (straight), and the overlapping purple portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi). <ref name="whatis"/>

== References ==
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Pansexual pride flag.

The pansexual pride flag was designed as a symbol for the pansexual community to use. The pansexual pride flag has been found on various internet sites since mid-2010.[1][2]

It is similar to the LGBT flag. The LGBT flag is used as a symbol for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The pansexual pride flag is used to increase visibility and recognition for the pansexual community, and to distinguish it from bisexuality.[3][4] Pansexuality and bisexuality are different because pansexual individuals are attracted to all individuals regardless of gender whereas bisexuality means two and signifies the attraction to two different genders. [5] The pansexual flag helps represent the pansexual identity. It helps send out the message that pansexuals have romantic attractions and relationships with people of different genders and sexualities. [6] The theory of pansexuality aims to challenge existing prejudices, which can cause judgment, ostracism, and serious disorders within society. [7]

Design

Many confuse bisexuality and pansexuality, especially when it comes to differentiating the flags. Each flag has three horizontal bars and they each hold three different colors. The pansexual flag consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, yellow, and blue.[8][9] The blue portion of the flag represents those who identify within the male spectrum (regardless of biological sex), the pink represents those who identify within the female spectrum (regardless of biological sex), and the yellow portion, found in between the blue and pink portions, represents non-binary attraction;[4] such as androgynous,[10] agender, bigender, genderfluid,[2][11][12][13][14] transgender and intersex people.[2][11][12][13][14][15][16] The Bisexual Pride Flag also consists of three colored horizontal bars: pink, purple, and blue.[6] The pink portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the same sex (gay and lesbian), the blue portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to the opposite sex (straight), and the overlapping purple portion of the flag represents sexual attraction to both sexes (bi). [6]

References

  1. ^ Pansexual Pride Flag, 2010-10-08, archived from the original on 2011-11-03
  2. ^ a b c "Do You Have a Flag?". 9 November 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  3. ^ Petronzio, Matt. "A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols". MashableUK. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b Karlan, Sarah. "Do You Really Know The LGBT Pride Flags And Symbols?". buzzfeed.com. BuzzFeed. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  5. ^ Reese, Ashley. "Everything you need to know about pansexuality". my.girl. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "What is Pansexuality?". stop-homophobia.com. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Boom, Peter. "The Philosophy of pansexuality". European Federation of Sexology. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  8. ^ "Pansexual Pride Day". Shenandoah University. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  9. ^ "Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center - Pansexuality". Washington State University. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  10. ^ "What Is Pansexuality?". www.stop-homophobia.com. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  11. ^ a b "A field guide to Pride flags". 27 June 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  12. ^ a b "A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols". 13 June 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  13. ^ a b "Cantú Queer Center - Sexuality Resources". Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Gay & Lesbian Pride Symbols - Common Pride Symbols and Their Meanings". Retrieved 17 July 2014.
  15. ^ Pansexual Pride Flag, 2010-08-11, archived from the original on 2011-08-24
  16. ^ "Mashable publishes an up-to-date compilation of LGBT flags and symbols". GLAAD. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.

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