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The transgender symbol has a combination of female, male, and mixed symbols. | The transgender symbol has a combination of female, male, and mixed symbols. | ||
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! Symbol | ! Symbol | ||
! Description | ! Description | ||
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| [[File:A TransGender-Symbol Plain2.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:A TransGender-Symbol Plain2.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| The transgender symbol. A mix of female (Venus), male (Mars), and androgyne (Venus and Mars mixed). This symbol was designed in the 1990s by | | The transgender symbol. A mix of female (Venus), male (Mars), and androgyne (Venus and Mars mixed). This symbol was designed in the 1990s by Holly Boswell, Wendy Parker, and Nancy R. Nangeroni. A specific version-- blue, with rounded line ends, on a lavender triangle-- belongs to Nangeroni, but otherwise the symbol belongs to none and can be used freely.<ref>Nancy R. Nangeroni. "Transgender symbol." July 1994. [http://www.gendertalk.com/tg-symbol/ http://www.gendertalk.com/tg-symbol/]</ref> | ||
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| [[File:TransGender Equality-Symbol black-and-white.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:TransGender Equality-Symbol black-and-white.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| Transgender equality symbol. | | Transgender equality symbol. | ||
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===Ambiguous symbols=== | ===Ambiguous symbols=== | ||
There are several common symbols that don't have clearly defined meanings, and may | There are several common symbols that don't have clearly defined meanings, and may refer to several different gender identities. | ||
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!Symbol | ! Symbol | ||
!Description | ! Description | ||
!Unicode | ! Unicode | ||
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|[[File:Another hermaphrodite symbol transparent.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Another hermaphrodite symbol transparent.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|Symbol for a mix of female (Venus) and male (Mars). Can mean [[intersex]] or [[transgender]]. | | Symbol for a mix of female (Venus) and male (Mars). Can mean [[intersex]] or [[transgender]]. Botanical symbol for [[hermaphrodite]]. This symbol is also used to represent bigender individuals whose two genders are female and male.<ref name="Cari" /><ref name="Silence">{{Cite web |title=Gender Symbols + Orientation Symbols |author=SilenceTheFox |work=DeviantArt |date=13 February 2019 |access-date=10 June 2020 |url= https://www.deviantart.com/silencethefox/art/Gender-Symbols-Orientation-Symbols-785530334 }}</ref> | ||
|U+26A5 ⚥ | | U+26A5 ⚥ | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Hermaphrodite Androgyne dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Hermaphrodite Androgyne dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Androgyne]], [[intersex]], or [[other gender]] symbol. Made from female (Venus) and male (Mars) symbols. Can point other directions, but meanings of this aren't agreed upon. Also the alchemical symbol for iron sulfate. | | [[Androgyne]], [[intersex]], or [[other gender]] symbol. Made from female (Venus) and male (Mars) symbols. Can point other directions, but meanings of this aren't agreed upon. Also the alchemical symbol for iron sulfate. | ||
|U+26A8 ⚨ or U+26A6 ⚦ or U+26A9 ⚩ | | U+26A8 ⚨ or U+26A6 ⚦ or U+26A9 ⚩ | ||
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These are symbols for specific nonbinary gender identities. Listed in alphabetical order. | These are symbols for specific nonbinary gender identities. Listed in alphabetical order. | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: center;" | {|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: center;" | ||
!Symbol | ! Symbol | ||
!Description | ! Description | ||
!Unicode | ! Unicode | ||
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|[[File: | | [[File:Agender symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|An [[ | | An [[agender]] symbol made by tumblr user system-lgbt. | ||
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|[[File: | | [[File:Aliagender symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| | | An [[aliagender]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> | ||
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|[[File: | | [[File:Demiboy symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A [[ | | A [[demiboy]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Mars symbol with half of the extending arrow removed. | ||
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|[[File: | | [[File:Demigirl symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| | | A [[demigirl]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Venus symbol with half of the extending cross removed. | ||
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|[[File: | | [[File:Genderfluid symbol 1.png|frameless|thumb|80px]] [[File:Genderfluid symbol 2.png|frameless|thumb|80px]] [[File:Genderfluid symbol 3.png|frameless|thumb|80px]] | ||
| Various [[genderfluid]] symbols made by tumblr user system-lgbt. | |||
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|[[File:Nonbinary gender symbol.gif|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Nonbinary gender symbol.gif|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A gender symbol meant to represent [[nonbinary]] individuals specifically. The use of the "x" was a decision made by the [http://genderqueerid.com/post/27216986889/cakemeister-because-people-seem-to-like-it creator] (Johnathan R), in 2012, due to the rise of use of "x" as a letter that represents nonbinary individuals both legally and in [[pronouns]] and titles. | | A gender symbol meant to represent [[nonbinary]] individuals specifically. The use of the "x" was a decision made by the [http://genderqueerid.com/post/27216986889/cakemeister-because-people-seem-to-like-it creator] (Johnathan R), in 2012, due to the rise of use of "x" as a letter that represents nonbinary individuals both legally and in [[pronouns]] and titles. | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Neutrois dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Neutrois dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| | | A [[neutrois]] or [[neuter]] symbol. Based on Venus and Mars symbols, but with no prongs. | ||
|U+26AA ⚪ | | U+26AA ⚪ | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Neutrois Alternative dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Neutrois Alternative dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A [[neutrois]] or [[neuter]] gender symbol, the latter used in botany. Also an older version of the Venus symbol. | | A [[neutrois]] or [[neuter]] gender symbol, the latter used in botany. Also an older version of the Venus symbol. | ||
|U+26B2 ⚲ | | U+26B2 ⚲ | ||
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|[[File:Neutrois Outpost symbol. | | [[File:Neutrois Outpost symbol.JPG|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Neutrois]] symbol used by the ''Neutrois Outpost'' in 2000. The circles represent a null gender. Additionally, the lavender triangle is for pride in [[LGBT]] identity.<ref>Axey, Qwill, Rave, and Luscious Daniel, eds. “FAQ.” ''Neutrois Outpost''. Last updated 2000-11-23. Retrieved 2001-03-07. | | [[Neutrois]] symbol used by the ''Neutrois Outpost'' in 2000. The circles represent a null gender. Additionally, the lavender triangle is for pride in [[LGBT]] identity.<ref>Axey, Qwill, Rave, and Luscious Daniel, eds. “FAQ.” ''Neutrois Outpost''. Last updated 2000-11-23. Retrieved 2001-03-07. [http://web.archive.org/web/20010307115554/http://www.neutrois.com/faq.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20010307115554/http://www.neutrois.com/faq.htm]</ref> | ||
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|[[File:Neutrois_null_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Neutrois_null_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A [[neutrois]] symbol. Can be seen as a variation on the Venus and Mars symbols that omits the prongs of either. Null or empty set symbol. | | A [[neutrois]] symbol. Can be seen as a variation on the Venus and Mars symbols that omits the prongs of either. Null or empty set symbol. | ||
|U+2205 ∅ | | U+2205 ∅ | ||
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|[[File:Comet-sym.svg.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Comet-sym.svg.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|The astronomical symbol for comets used as a [[nonbinary]] symbol. Proposed because the male and female signs are both signs for planets. | | The astronomical symbol for comets used as a [[nonbinary]] symbol. Proposed because the male and female signs are both signs for planets. | ||
|U+2604 ☄ | | U+2604 ☄ | ||
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|[[File:Nby man.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Nby man.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| | | [[Nonbinary man]] symbol created by a tumblr user named Aster in 2018. It is a Mars symbol with an asterisk inside the circle. | ||
[[Nonbinary man]] symbol created by a tumblr user named Aster in 2018. It is a Mars symbol with an asterisk inside the circle. | |||
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|[[File:Nby woman.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Nby woman.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Nonbinary woman]] symbol created by a tumblr user named Aster in 2018. It is a Venus symbol with an asterisk inside the circle. | | [[Nonbinary woman]] symbol created by a tumblr user named Aster in 2018. It is a Venus symbol with an asterisk inside the circle. | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Other dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Other dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Other gender]] symbol. | | [[Other gender]] symbol. | ||
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|[[File:Pangender | | [[File:Pangender-Symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Pangender]] symbol. | | [[Pangender]] symbol. | ||
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|[[File:Sissy Gender Symbol PNG.png|frameless|100px]] | |[[File:Sissy Gender Symbol PNG.png|frameless|100px]] | ||
|Symbol for those who use [[Sissy]] as a gender identity. Replaces the masculine spear icon with a feather duster. | | Symbol for those who use [[Sissy]] as a gender identity. Replaces the masculine spear icon with a feather duster. | ||
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|[[File:Third gender symbol.png|frameless|100px]] | |[[File:Third gender symbol.png|frameless|100px]] | ||
|A [[third gender]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari">{{Cite web |title=Gender Symbols |author=Cari-Rez-Lobo |work=DeviantArt |date=2 October 2014 |access-date=10 June 2020 |url= https://www.deviantart.com/cari-rez-lobo/art/Gender-Symbols-486052086 | |A [[third gender]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari">{{Cite web |title=Gender Symbols |author=Cari-Rez-Lobo |work=DeviantArt |date=2 October 2014 |access-date=10 June 2020 |url= https://www.deviantart.com/cari-rez-lobo/art/Gender-Symbols-486052086}}</ref> It is made of two shapes, a small triangle and a larger circle, connected by a horizontal line. | ||
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These symbols are for identities that aren't always seen as nonbinary gender identities, or sometimes even as gender identities. Listed in alphabetical order. | These symbols are for identities that aren't always seen as nonbinary gender identities, or sometimes even as gender identities. Listed in alphabetical order. | ||
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!Symbol | ! Symbol | ||
!Description | ! Description | ||
!Unicode | ! Unicode | ||
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|[[File:Butch_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Butch_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A [[butch]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Mars symbol with elongated arms on the arrow. | | A [[butch]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Mars symbol with elongated arms on the arrow. | ||
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|[[File:Eunuch.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Eunuch.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Eunuch]] symbol. A male (Mars) symbol, with the extending arrow detached from the circle. | | [[Eunuch]] symbol. A male (Mars) symbol, with the extending arrow detached from the circle. | ||
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|[[File:Femme_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Femme_symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A [[femme]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Venus symbol with longer arms on the cross. | | A [[femme]] symbol designed by a group of non-binary Brazilians in 2014.<ref name="Cari" /> It is a Venus symbol with longer arms on the cross. | ||
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|[[File:Gallae.jpg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gallae.jpg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Gallae]] gender symbol, by Laura Anne Seabrook. Based on the female (Venus) symbol, but also an alchemical symbol for sulfur (representing a fire triangle on a cross of earth) | | [[Gallae]] gender symbol, by Laura Anne Seabrook. Based on the female (Venus) symbol, but also an alchemical symbol for sulfur (representing a fire triangle on a cross of earth) | ||
|U+1F70D &#128781; | | U+1F70D &#128781; | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Intersex Alternative dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Intersex Alternative dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Intersex]] symbol, the astrological symbol for Earth. | | [[Intersex]] symbol, the astrological symbol for Earth. | ||
|U+1F728 ⴲ | | U+1F728 ⴲ | ||
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|[[File:Mercury_symbol.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Mercury_symbol.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|Mercury symbol, | | Mercury symbol, used for intersex people. Botanical symbol for hermaphrodite. Depicts the staff of the Roman messenger god, based on the caduceus (below). | ||
|U+263F ☿ | | U+263F ☿ | ||
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|[[File:Caduceus.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Caduceus.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
| | | Caduceus, depicting the two copulating snakes Tiresias saw before the gods turned him into a woman. Historically used for androgyny and intersex people, and the basis for the Mercury symbol (above). | ||
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|[[File:Gender-Symbol Questioning dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] [[File:Questioning symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Gender-Symbol Questioning dark transparent Background.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] [[File:Questioning symbol.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|[[Gender questioning]] symbols. The circle of the female (Venus) and male (Mars) symbols, but instead of their prongs, a question mark shape. | | [[Gender questioning]] symbols. The circle of the female (Venus) and male (Mars) symbols, but instead of their prongs, a question mark shape. | ||
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Some gender symbols aren't based on the Venus and Mars symbols. This can be an intentional choice for those who don't like Venus and Mars symbolism, or to get farther away from the gender binary. | Some gender symbols aren't based on the Venus and Mars symbols. This can be an intentional choice for those who don't like Venus and Mars symbolism, or to get farther away from the gender binary. | ||
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!Symbol | ! Symbol | ||
!Description | ! Description | ||
!Unicode | ! Unicode | ||
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|[[File:Androgyne Necker Cube.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Androgyne Necker Cube.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|In 1996, Raphael Carter proposed that this ambiguous geometric shape called the Necker Cube be a symbol for [[Androgyne|androgynes]], "because it is either concave or convex depending on how you look at it."<ref>Raphael Carter, "Angel's Dictionary." July 14, 1996. | | In 1996, Raphael Carter proposed that this ambiguous geometric shape called the Necker Cube be a symbol for [[Androgyne|androgynes]], "because it is either concave or convex depending on how you look at it."<ref>Raphael Carter, "Angel's Dictionary." July 14, 1996. [http://web.archive.org/web/19990427014012/www.chaparraltree.com/raq/angels.shtml http://web.archive.org/web/19990427014012/www.chaparraltree.com/raq/angels.shtml]</ref><ref>Nat Titman, "The Necker Cube: Symbol for androgyny." June 25, 2011. ''Practical Androgyny.'' [http://practicalandrogyny.com/2011/06/25/the-necker-cube-symbol-for-androgyny/ http://practicalandrogyny.com/2011/06/25/the-necker-cube-symbol-for-androgyny/]</ref> | ||
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|[[File:Plec nieznana.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Plec nieznana.png|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|In some kinds of [[family]] tree diagrams (genograms or pedigrees), a triangle is a symbol for a person whose gender is unknown. It's also for fetuses that were | | In some kinds of [[family]] tree diagrams (genograms or pedigrees), a triangle is a symbol for a person whose gender is unknown. It's also for fetuses that were miscarred, or were not yet born when the genogram was drawn. This is as opposed to squares (male) and circles (female). | ||
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|[[File:Lozenge - black simple.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | | [[File:Lozenge - black simple.svg|frameless|thumb|100px]] | ||
|A rhombus is a botanical symbol for a plant of unknown sex, as well as a family tree symbol for a person of unknown sex. | | A rhombus is a botanical symbol for a plant of unknown sex, as well as a family tree symbol for a person of unknown sex. | ||
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== See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Flags]] | *[[Flags]] | ||
*[[:Category:Gender symbols]] | *[[:Category:Gender symbols]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Gender symbols]] | [[Category:Gender symbols]] |