gqid:
The June 2011 genderqueer flag is version 3.0 and final of such designs by me (Marilyn Roxie | neonsigh on Tumblr; see also 2.0 and 1.0). The flag is a series of horizontal bars, each with special meaning represented in color, and intended to unite groups and spread awareness. The meaning of the colors in the genderqueer flag design are as follows, some corresponding with other queer symbolism:
* Lavender: The mixing of blue and pink (traditional colors of men and women, also present on the trans* flag); meant to represent those under the GQ umbrella who are androgynes, bigendered, or present as androgynous. Also represents “queerness”; for example, lavender has traditionally been associated with homosexuality and bisexuality.
* Black: Meant to represent agendered status (no gender). A change from the white to be congruent with the asexual pride flag, in which black stands for asexuality. Those who identify as neither man nor woman, such as neutrois, may either see their identification as agendered, or as a “third gender” (having a non-binary identified gender), so that is why there is some differentiation. Also the placement has been changed to the middle so as to avoid disappearing colors on website backgrounds or having to add a border around the flag.
* Dark chartreuse green: The inverse of the lavender color; meant to represent non-binary (neither man nor woman) gender.
“Final” doesn’t mean the only and/or best genderqueer flag that could ever exist - I mean it’s the final such design that I will do. In a diverse community such as this, I expect to see a variety of symbols and representations although, as this is why I endeavored to design a flag in the first place, I do see the value in a more unified symbol to help increase visibility of genderqueer people and issues.
Feedback is appreciated! Various size versions will appear soon.
Cheers,
~Marilyn
(via bubonickitten)
