FLINTA*

FLINTA | Surname meaning in Swedish is "Flintstone" The surname Flinta (last name) has its origins in various geographical regions, particularly in Northern Europe, where it is believed to have derived from the word "flint," referring to a type of hard stone used historically for tools, weapons, and fire. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in flint knapping or who lived in areas abundant with flint deposits (Flinta, Sweden). The meaning of Flinta can be interpreted as "one who works with flint" or "from the place of flint," indicating a possible occupational or locational significance for those who initially bore the name. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, with spellings such as "Flint" in English-speaking countries and "Flinta" in Scandinavian contexts, reflecting regional linguistic adaptations. While the name may not be widely prevalent, its historical roots and occupational ties provide insight into the lives of those who carried it, emphasizing craftsmanship and a connection to the natural landscape. (Flinta) : from Flintham (Notts) which is recorded as Flinteham 1086 and Flintham in 1185. The place-name derives from Old English hām ‘homestead village’ with an uncertain first element either Old English flint ‘flint’ (though the area is said to be devoid of flints) or a personal last name Flinta (the strong form of which Flint is recorded in Domesday Book). Information source : FANBI : The Oxford Dictionary if Family Names in Britain and Ireland, ©2016, University of the West of England

FLINTA* Acronym F.L.I.N.T.A* not affliated with the FLINTA Surname (Last name),has been used as an acronym for the coalition F.L.I.N.T.A* since the 1970's from Germany that has used the letters F.L.I.N.T.A* as an acronym to stand for "Frauen, Lesben, Intergeschlechtliche, nichtbinäre, trans und agender Personen", meaning women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people. The asterisk represents all non-binary gender identities. To explicitly include queer individuals, the term FLINTAQ* is sometimes used, expanding on the FLINTA* acronym.

FLINTA History

Flinta or Flintham : Swedish translation of FLINTA means Flintstone "Flint" which is a stone used for tools, weapons, and fire from Pre-historic eras to the present. There is a geographical location of Flinta, Sweden near Ostergotland, Sweden. Flintham (Notts) which is recorded as Flinteham 1086 and Flintham in 1185 is the old English variation of the last name Flinta. The place-name derives from Old English hām ‘homestead village’ with an uncertain first element either Old English flint ‘flint’ (though the area is said to be devoid of flints) or a personal last name Flinta (the strong form of which Flint is recorded in Domesday Book). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/swedish-english/flinta

Famous people with surname Flinta

Erik Gustav Flinta (b.1855-d.1942) was a Swedish Glass Blower Artisan from Rejmyre, Sweden who worked at the famous Rejmyre Glasbruk Company back in the late 1800's. Erick father Claes Olof Flinta and Erik's sons were famous for their beautiful handmade blown glassworks in Sweden.

Leia Sands (nee FLINTA b.1974): is an American Contemporary Artist based in New York City whose paintings are in shown in Art Galleries and Exhibitions worldwide. Leia Sands was born in Florida, USA. Ms. Sands is known for her Portraits of celebrities in the music and entertainment industry, mystical symbolism artworks, landscape, surrealism, figurative, and abstract paintings.

Ewelina Flinta (b.1979) is a singer and activist. Ewelina was born on October 24th, 1979 in Lubsko, Poland.Ewelina Agnieszka Flinta is a Polish singer. She rose to fame after placing second in the Polish talent show Idol in 2002. Between 2003 and 2008, Flinta released two albums and scored a number of hits, such as "Żałuję", "Goniąc za cieniem", "Nie znasz mnie" and "Nie kłam, że kochasz mnie".

Dennis Flinta: Dennis Flinta is a retired professional football (soccer) player for the Silkeborg IF, BK Avarta, Hvidovre IF, Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, and FC Midtjylland. Dennis was born on November 14th, 1983 in Denmark.

F.L.I.N.T.A* In the beginning of the 1970s the first so-called Frauenräume, spaces for women, emerged in West Germany and West Berlin. These spaces were created for women to be able to come together outside of patriarchal structures. From these women's spaces, many projects emerged, including lesbian groups, cafes for women, and 1976 the first women's shelter in West Berlin. By the 1980s there were already around 100 different women's groups, many of which also had a significant lesbian presence. Several of the safe spaces and groups were renamed as FrauenLesben-Räume, “WomenLesbian-Spaces”, to include and make additional discrimination of specifically lesbians – even by women – more visible. Since the 1990s, there have been ongoing debates about whether such safe spaces should also be open to, for example, transgender or non-binary individuals. While there are still projects and spaces that adhere to the label "WomenLesbians," there are some that have opened their spaces further and expanded the designation to include, for example, FLT* - Women/Female, Lesbians, Trans*. Subsequently, within the queer community, efforts were made to find a term that includes everyone who suffers under patriarchal structures or faces discrimination based on their gender identity. All these individuals should feel safe in their respective spaces and events. Therefore, the acronym FLINTA* is currently often used, with the asterisk at the end serving as a placeholder to include all those who belong to this group but may not have been listed explicitly.

Purpose

The acronym FLINTA* or F.L.I.N.T.A*, or variations of it, is often used to create a safe space for people at events "who are patriarchally discriminated against based on their gender identity." In contrast to the term LGBTQIA+, which also includes asexual and non-heterosexual orientations, FLINTA* with an asterisk at the end specifically refers to the gender identity of individuals. An exception to this is the "L" which stands for lesbian, as "although being a lesbian is generally considered a sexual orientation and not a gender identity, the term was included in the abbreviation to highlight feminist achievements, which are largely owed to the lesbian movement. Additionally, it aims to criticize the assumption in heteronormative society that sex and romantic relationships with cisgender men are an integral part of femininity." Theses such as "Lesbians are not women" (1978) by radical feminist Monique Wittig and lesbian separatism in general contributed to the mention of lesbians alongside women.

Critique

Sometimes it is criticized that despite the clear terms, it is not clear who is welcome in these spaces. There are spaces where trans women are welcome, but not trans men, or vice versa. In spaces where a safe space should be created for everyone who faces discrimination based on their gender identity, this leads to additional exclusion. Theoretical justifications for the inclusion or exclusion of certain groups are also criticized. In the case of trans men, the argument often revolves around female socialization or general assumptions about the body, particularly the assumed absence of a penis. Sometimes, the argument is based on possible prior experiences of sexism, which partly contributes to making current sexist behavior by trans men invisible. On the other hand, trans women are sometimes attributed with male socialization, which leads to their exclusion. However, "from a trans* perspective, a hegemonic concept of socialization is criticized, as it disregards the individual's resonance in the process of socialization." Intersex activists criticize the appropriation of intersexuality by queer theory and activism "for the deconstruction of the binary gender system." Despite the increasing openness of queer-feminist groups to create safe spaces for intersex individuals, their political concerns are rarely addressed.

References

8.^ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/swedish-english/flinta