Lgbtq symbols as characters
LGBTQ+ Terms
The following is a list of LGBTQ+ inclusive terms.
A
Agender
A person who identifies as having no gender.
Ally
A non-LGBTQ person wo shows support for LGBTQ people and advocates for equality in a variety of ways.
Androgyne/androgynous
Identifying and/or presenting as neither distinguishably masculine nor feminine.
Asexual
A person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the alike as celibacy.
Assigned Sex at Birth
The sex (male or female) assigned to a child at birth, most often based on the child’s external anatomy. Commonly referred to as birth sex, natal sex, physiological sex, or sex.
B
Biphobia
The worry or hatred of and discrimination against bisexuals. Biphobia is different from homophobia or transphobia in that is seen within the LGBT community as successfully as in general society.
Bisexual
A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree.
C
Cisgender (cis)
A person whose gender identity aligns with those typically associated with the
Here’s What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent
LGBTQIA+
When we believe of Pride Month, the first image that typically comes to mind is the classic rainbow flag. However, many people don’t realize that along with the Rainbow Pride Flag, there are an array of different identifiers that represent the diverse gender non-conforming community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community recognize with the all-encompassing rainbow flag, each group has its own flag to represent its unique contributions and stories within the community. Here’s a rundown of the different flags and what they represent.
The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag
The original rainbow pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 at the request of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. Gilbert chose the rainbow as it represents a symbol of hope.
Original flag colors and meaning:
Pink: sex; Red: life; Orange: healing; Yellow: sunlight; Green: nature; Turquoise: magic; Blue: harmony; Violet: spirit.
Rainbow Identity festival Flag
This is the iteration of the Pride Flag that we all understand today, used to symbolize the overall LGBTQIA+ people. In this version, the pink and turquoise were exclu
Sexuality Flags & LGBT+ Symbols: The Ultimate Guide
We all know the famous rainbow flag that represents male lover pride. There are, however, many flags recognized among the LGBTQ+ community to symbolize the wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities.
Why are there so many LGBTQ and gender flags and meanings to stand for the specific groups of the community?
Monica Helms, the creator of the Transgender Pride Flag, probably phrased it foremost when she said, “I say the rainbow flag is like the American flag: everybody’s underneath that. But each group, fancy each state, has their own individual flag.”
So, why are flags so symbolic of the movement? The creator of the first rainbow Gay Pride Flag, Gilbert Baker, said, “Flags say something. You place a rainbow flag on your windshield and you’re saying something.”
You can get ready-made gender identity flags to showcase your self-acceptance in the LGBTQ+ collective, or you can form your very own custom flag and pennant string flags on Vispronet.
For a Pride flags list of all sexuality flags and gender flags included in the LGBTQ+ community, which are often showcased at their parades and events, check out all LGBTQ flags and na
We value plants for a number of reasons; their scientific intrigue, artistic inspiration and sheer beauty.
But plants are also rich in symbolism.
Flowers have come to represent everything from the language of love to subtle political statements.
So, it’s no surprise that they have get icons of the queer community – linked to homosexual and lesbian care, as well as celebrating transgender identity.
As part of Kew’s Queer Nature festival, uncover some of the floral iconography that has been embraced by the Queer community.
Violets
Possibly one of the oldest gender non-conforming symbols, violets own been linked to lesbian love for over two and a half thousand years – as long as the very origins of the word.
The poet Sappho lived on the Greek island of Lesbos in the 6th century BCE and is celebrated as one of the greatest lyric poets of her time. While very little of her poetry has survived to the modern day, the fragments that stay have had an unquestionable impact on the lesbian community.
Much of her surviving work contains mentions of garlands of flowers, including violets as well as roses and crocuses. Depending on the translation, wreaths, garlands or diadems of violets be
Unicode: Sex Symbols ♂ ♀ ⚤
By Xah Lee. Date: . Last updated: .
Sex Signs
- ♂ male
- ♀ female
- ⚦⚨⚩ • hermaphrodite / transgender / transexual / intersex • alchemical symbol for iron, • crocus of iron
- ⚲ neuter, eunuch
Sex Relations Signs
- ⚤ heterosexual
- ⚢ lesbian (female homosexuality)
- ⚣ gay (male homosexuality)
- ⚥ bisexual, intercourse.
- ⚧ hermaphrodite / gender nonconforming / transexual / intersex, threesome, pansexual.
- 👬 two men holding hands
- 👭 two women holding hands
Marriage Status Signs
- ⚭ MARRIAGE SYMBOL
- ⚮ DIVORCE SYMBOL
- ⚯ UNMARRIED PARTNERSHIP SYMBOL
Note About Sex Symbols and Their Meaning
Unicode assign each character a name. Typically, when a symbol has one universal interpretation, Unicode names it by the character's meaning. For example, α is named GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA.
However, there are complications. For example, ⌘ was named COMMAND KEY in Unicode version 1 (released in 1991). But since Unicode version 2 (released in 1996), it's changed to PLACE OF INTEREST Approve. The original exploit of this symbol is place of interest on maps in Finland, but not widely established. It is more commonly known today as the symbol of Apple keyboard's command key since 1990s. (Unicode