deaf woman
Unicode: 1F9CF 200D 2640
Description
A woman who is deaf or hard of hearing, indicated by a hand gesture or device related to hearing impairment.
Group:
People & Body > person-gesture
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, awareness of hearing impairments, and the deaf community. Can convey connection, understanding, or a direct reference to deafness.
Backstory
This emoji is part of a series introduced to represent people with various disabilities, promoting better representation and inclusion in digital communication. It combines the 'deaf person' emoji with the female sign.
Usage Examples
- Promoting sign language: 'Learn sign language today! 🧏♀️'
- Discussing accessibility: 'This event will have ASL interpreters for the deaf community. 🧏♀️'
- Representing a deaf individual: 'My friend is a talented artist and is deaf. 🧏♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often used to represent deaf individuals, sign language, or accessibility. Can emphasize the importance of communication methods for the deaf community.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, but might also be seen in contexts of quietness or listening attentively, though its primary meaning remains related to hearing impairment.