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Gender symbols

Gender symbols are graphic designs that represent a gender, such as the Venus symbol for female, and Mars symbol for male. Symbols for nonbinary gender identities explore variations on these. This page gives an incomplete list of symbols for gender identities.

Symbols based on Venus/Mars paradigm[edit | edit source]

Like the Venus and Mars symbols for the binary genders, these designs have a large, central circle, just with different prongs, angles, or other details. These designs may also use other astrological symbols.

Binary gender symbols[edit | edit source]

These are the basic symbols of the binary genders.

Symbol Description Unicode
The Venus symbol, for women. Depicts the handmirror or distaff of the Roman goddess of love. Alchemical symbol for copper. U+ ♀
The Mars symbol, for men. Depicts the shield and spear of the Roman god of war. Alchemical symbol for iron. U+ ♂

Transgender symbols[edit | edit source]

The transgender symbol has a combination of female, male, and mixed symbols.

Symbol Description Unico

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 small or no sexual attraction to others. Asexuality is not the same 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, biological sex, or sex.

B

Biphobia

The fear or hatred of and discrimination against bisexuals. Biphobia is different from homophobia or transphobia in that is seen within the LGBT community as well 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

The LGBTQI+ community has created their own language of colours and symbols.  In this guest blog Gillian Murphy, Curator for Equality, Rights and Citizenship at LSE Library, explores the symbols created through activism, logo competitions, resistance, and community.  LGBT+ History Month is celebrated each February in the UK.

LGBTQI+ symbols and their meanings

“Well, of course, a symbol can mean anything you verb it to mean.” Come Together, Issue 12,

The use of symbols and colours is an important way for groups to convey messages, communicate with others, and to build a visual identity.  During the s, LGBTQI+ people were encouraged to enter out and, in doing this, they often wore badges with distinctive symbols, reinforcing the creed that no longer would they be invisible.  This blog looks at some of the symbols that can be found in LGBTQI+ collections.

The gender symbols for male and female are traditionally derived from astrological signs and mythological meanings representing Mars (god of war with shield and spear) and Venus (mirror of Venus, goddess of adore and beauty)

Here’s What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent

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When we think 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 symbolize the diverse queer community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community identify 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 at the verb 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 Pride Flag 

This is the iteration of the Pride Flag that we all know today, use