woman kneeling facing right
Unicode: 1F9CE 200D 2640 200D 27A1 FE0F
Description
A Woman Facing Right with a Cane, representing a person with a mobility aid.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Represents inclusivity, accessibility, independence, and the diverse capabilities of individuals. Can also convey support or awareness for people with disabilities.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ sequence combining 'Woman', 'Zero Width Joiner', 'Female Sign', 'Zero Width Joiner', 'Right Arrow', and 'Variation Selector-16'. It was introduced to represent a woman using a mobility cane, as part of a larger effort to expand emoji representation for people with disabilities in Unicode 12.0 (2019).
Usage Examples
- Advocating for accessibility: 'Building more inclusive spaces is crucial! 👩🦯➡️'
- Sharing personal experiences: 'Navigating life with a cane, one step at a time 👩🦯➡️'
- Promoting diversity: 'Diverse representation matters in all aspects of life 👩🦯➡️'
- Showing support: 'Saluting the strength and resilience of people with disabilities 👩🦯➡️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Emphasizes themes of accessibility rights, advocacy for people with disabilities, and breaking down stereotypes.
East Asian culture:
Contextualized within broader discussions of respect for elders and persons with disabilities, along with universal design principles.