woman: medium-dark skin tone, blond hair
Unicode: 1F471 1F3FE 200D 2640
Description
A woman with blonde hair, an auburn complexion, and a beard, indicating a gender non-conforming or trans masculine person. The beard is a significant feature.
Group:
People & Body > person
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, gender diversity, and non-conformity. Can evoke feelings of pride, representation, or sometimes curiosity.
Backstory
This emoji sequence was approved as part of Unicode 13.0 (2020) under 'Person: Beard' and extended with ZWJ sequences for skin tone and gender at the time. It is part of an ongoing effort to represent a wider range of gender identities and expressions, specifically aiming to represent women with beards or gender non-conforming individuals.
Usage Examples
- Used by individuals to represent their gender identity: 'Feeling myself today! 👩🏽🦰➡️'
- In discussions about gender diversity and inclusion: 'We need more representation for all gender identities. 👩🏽🦰➡️'
- To acknowledge non-binary or gender non-conforming individuals: 'Happy Pride to everyone! 🏳️🌈👩🏽🦰➡️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often seen as a symbol of trans visibility and inclusion, particularly for trans feminine individuals or those expressing gender fluidity. Debates exist regarding the appropriateness and representation.
East Asian culture:
May be less understood or recognized in cultures with more traditional gender norms, but increasingly gains recognition as global awareness of LGBTQ+ issues grows.