mermaid: light skin tone
A person kneeling, wearing a dark blue top and light brown pants, with a light skin tone. The person's left hand is raised in a gesture of support or protest, and the right hand is resting on the thigh. This emoji is gender-inclusive.
There are different emoji meanings for mermaid: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with taking a knee in protest, particularly against racial injustice (e.g., Colin Kaepernick's silent protest). Also used for prayer or showing respect.
- East Asian culture
- May be less universally recognized for protest compared to Western contexts, but broadly understood as a gesture of humility, respect, or prayer. Context is key.
