man zombie
Unicode: 1F9DF 200D 2642
Description
A man piloting a manual wheelchair, typically depicted as an upright figure with his legs covered by the wheelchair's frame, pushing the wheels with his hands.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents mobility, independence, and the concept of a person with a disability using a manual wheelchair. Can signify participation, overcoming challenges, or simply the presence of a person in a wheelchair.
Backstory
This emoji is part of a set of emojis introduced to better represent people with disabilities. The 'man in manual wheelchair' emoji was added to Unicode 12.0 in 2019, following proposals to increase diversity and inclusivity in emoji representation. The '200D 2642' part is a zero-width joiner sequence that combines the 'manual wheelchair' emoji with the 'male sign' to specifically represent a man.
Usage Examples
- Advocating for accessibility: 'We need more ramps for manual wheelchair users. 👨🦼'
- Representing a person: 'He's a great athlete in his manual wheelchair. 👨🦼'
- Discussing disability rights: 'Ensuring equal opportunities for all 👨🦼'
- Referring to sports: 'Wheelchair basketball is an intense sport! 👨🦼'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as a symbol of disability and accessibility. Often used in discussions about inclusion, rights, or specific events related to people with disabilities.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a symbol of disability and mobility. Its usage generally aligns with Western interpretations in digital communication.