transgender flag
Unicode: 1F3F3 FE0F 200D 26A7 FE0F
Description
A white flag with a pink, light blue, and white striped design, representing the transgender pride flag.
Group:
Flags > flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Pride, identity, solidarity, support, visibility, and affirmation for the transgender community.
Backstory
The transgender pride flag was designed by American transgender woman Monica Helms in 1999 and first flown at a pride parade in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2000. Each stripe color has a meaning: light blue (traditional color for baby boys), pink (traditional color for baby girls), and white (for those who are intersex, transitioning, or consider themselves having a neutral or undefined gender). The pattern is such that no matter which way you fly it, it is always correct, symbolizing that transgender people find correctness in their own way.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility: 'Happy TDOV! Let's uplift our trans siblings 🏳️⚧️'
- Showing support for trans rights: 'Trans rights are human rights 🏳️⚧️'
- To identify as transgender: 'Proud to be who I am 🏳️⚧️'
- At a pride event: 'Out and proud at the parade! 🏳️⚧️', 'Happy Pride 🏳️⚧️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely recognized as a symbol of transgender rights, pride, and the broader LGBTQ+ movement. Frequently used in queer spaces, at pride events, and in advocacy.
East Asian culture:
Recognition varies by country; in some regions, it is understood within LGBTQ+ contexts, while in others, awareness may be lower due to different societal norms around gender identity.