men holding hands: medium skin tone, light skin tone
Two men holding hands, depicting a couple. The man on the left has a medium skin tone, and the man on the right has a light skin tone.
There are different emoji meanings for men holding hands: medium skin tone, light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized and used to represent gay male couples and LGBTQ+ visibility. It is a symbol of acceptance and diversity.
- East Asian culture
- Usage can vary; in some contexts, it is increasingly accepted as representing same-sex relationships, while in others, cultural norms might lead to less frequent or more nuanced use.
