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Family: Woman, Woman, Girl, Boy
FAM-uh-lee: WOO-muhn, WOO-muhn, GURL, BOY
Definitions
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People Β· Family
Common
Depicts a family unit with two women as parents and two childrenβa girl and a boy. Represents same-sex female parenting and diverse family structures.
Used to represent lesbian or same-sex female-headed families, or to show support for family diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
So happy to celebrate 10 years together as a family π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ #LoveIsLove
Social media post celebrating family anniversary
Our π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ is going on vacation next week! Can't wait for beach days.
Family chat group message
Families come in all forms π¨βπ©βπ§ π¨βπ¨βπ¦ π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ and they're all beautiful.
Social media post about family diversity
Part of the expanded family emoji set introduced to represent diverse family structures beyond the traditional nuclear family model.
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Social Β· Advocacy
Common
Used symbolically to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, family diversity, and equal recognition of same-sex parenting in discussions about inclusion and representation.
Often appears in contexts discussing family equality, LGBTQ+ rights, or social progress regarding family recognition.
Today's Supreme Court ruling protects families like π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ π¨βπ¨βπ§ and ensures their legal recognition across all states.
News commentary on legal rights
Children's books need to show families like π©βπ©βπ§βπ¦ so all kids can see themselves represented.
Educational discussion on inclusion
Has become a symbol of progress in digital representation of diverse families and LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream platforms.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction of diverse family emoji combinations, including same-sex parent families with children.
Growing advocacy for digital representation of diverse family structures.
2018
Significant increase in usage following broader adoption across major platforms and improved rendering consistency.
Standardization of ZWJ sequence rendering across mobile platforms.
2020
Usage spike during pandemic lockdowns as family emoji communication increased across all demographic groups.
COVID-19 pandemic highlighting importance of family connections.
Cultural Context
Represents the social evolution of family representation in digital communication, reflecting changing attitudes toward diverse family structures.
Created using Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ) sequences that combine individual emojis to form new representations, showcasing how technology adapts to cultural needs.
Introduced amid growing recognition of same-sex marriage rights globally, this emoji reflects the digital response to evolving legal and social recognition of diverse families.
Usage frequency correlates with regional legal recognition of same-sex marriage and adoption rights, creating digital mapping of family equality progress.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Commonly used across social media, with particularly strong presence during Pride events and family equality campaigns.
United States
Widely used in progressive contexts and urban areas. Often appears in Pride Month celebrations and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Growing adoption among Gen X parents, particularly in social media family announcements and supportive contexts for LGBTQ+ children.
Gen_Z: Used naturally in everyday conversation without political emphasis. Often appears in casual family references and TikTok content about diverse families.
Older: Limited but increasing usage, primarily in supportive contexts for family members or in formal organizational communications about inclusion.
Millennials: Frequently used by millennial parents in family photos and parenting discussions. Strong presence in advocacy contexts and Pride celebrations.
Common Combinations
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Expressing love for or pride in a two-mom family with children.
Commonly used during Pride Month celebrations or family milestones.
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A same-sex female-headed family home or household.
Often used when discussing housing, moving, or establishing a family home.
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LGBTQ+ family pride, specifically celebrating lesbian parents with children.
Strongly associated with Pride events and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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Family travel or vacation with two female parents and children.
Used in travel planning or vacation photos among same-sex parent families.
Related Emojis
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Male equivalent showing two fathers with children
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Similar family structure with two mothers but only one child (daughter)
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Traditional family structure with opposite-sex parents and same children composition
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Often used together to represent LGBTQ+ families and pride
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Frequently combined to express family love and acceptance