The symbol ⚲ represents asexuality and non-binary people.
Based on information emerging since the 2000s within LGBT culture and politics, the symbol ⚲, known as the neuter symbol, has been adopted to represent specific identities.
Alongside other symbols like the featureless circle (⚪︎) and the Alchemical Symbol (🜬), the ⚲ is used to signify:
- Asexuality: This refers to a lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity.
- Non-binary: This is an umbrella term for gender identities that are not solely male or female.
The use of various gender symbols has evolved significantly, particularly within LGBT communities, to provide visual representation for a diverse range of identities beyond traditional binary understandings.
Symbols and Representation
| Symbol | Representation | Context |
|---|---|---|
| ⚪︎ | Asexuality, Non-binary people | LGBT culture, since the 2000s |
| ⚲ | Asexuality, Non-binary people | LGBT culture, since the 2000s |
| 🜬 | Asexuality, Non-binary people (Alchemical) | LGBT culture, since the 2000s (adopted use) |
These symbols are part of a broader expansion of gender iconography reflecting the increasing visibility and recognition of non-binary genders and asexuality within society.
