deaf man: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F9CF 1F3FF 200D 2642
Description
A person with a white cane and a dark skin tone, specifically a blind man.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents disability, accessibility, and inclusivity. It can convey respect, empathy, or simply denote a person with a visual impairment.
Backstory
The 'person with white cane' emoji (1F9CF) was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) to represent visually impaired individuals. The subsequent skin tone modifier (1F3FF for dark skin tone) and the 'zero width joiner' (200D) with 'male sign' (2642) combine to create a specific representation of a blind man with a dark skin tone. These combinations allow for diverse and inclusive representations of people.
Usage Examples
- Discussing accessibility initiatives: 'We need to ensure all buildings are accessible for people like this 👨🏿🦯.'
- Raising awareness about visual impairment: 'This emoji highlights the importance of empathy and understanding for visually impaired individuals 👨🏿🦯.'
- Referring to someone who is blind: 'My neighbor, a kind old man 👨🏿🦯, always shares his wisdom.'
- Advocating for rights: 'Support organizations that provide resources for the blind community 👨🏿🦯.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Emphasizes awareness of accessibility needs and a progressive stance towards disability inclusion.
East Asian culture:
Similar emphasis on inclusivity, but might also be used in contexts related to public service announcements about accessibility.