raised fist: light skin tone
Unicode: 270A 1F3FB
Description
A raised fist facing left, typically depicting a clenched hand with a light skin tone. It is a symbol of power, solidarity, and resistance.
Group:
People & Body > hand-fingers-closed
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents strength, unity, defiance, empowerment, and determination.
Backstory
The raised fist has been a symbol of resistance and solidarity for centuries, used by various political and social movements. The emoji form, including different skin tones, was introduced to Unicode to allow for broader representation and usage.
Usage Examples
- Showing solidarity with a cause: 'United for a better future ✊🏻'
- Expressing personal strength or resolve: 'Gonna ace this exam! ✊🏻'
- Celebrating a victory or success: 'We did it! ✊🏻'
- Cheering someone on: 'Keep pushing! ✊🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely associated with various protest movements (e.g., Black Power, feminism), solidarity, and expressing personal strength or success.
East Asian culture:
Can also signify effort, 'doing one's best' (similar to 'ganbatte' in Japanese), or a strong resolve, in addition to solidarity.