men holding hands: dark skin tone, medium-light skin tone
Two men, one with dark skin and the other with medium-light skin, holding hands. This emoji represents a same-sex couple.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: dark skin tone, medium-light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized and used as an inclusive symbol for same-sex male partnerships, supporting LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
- East Asian culture
- Perception and usage may vary more, depending on local cultural norms and acceptance of same-sex relationships, though digital platforms increasingly standardize its meaning.
