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Family: Adult, Adult, Child, Child
FAM-uh-lee: AD-ult, AD-ult, CHAHYLD, CHAHYLD
Definitions
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People Β· Family
uncommon
Represents a family unit with two gender-neutral adults and two children, typically depicting a non-traditional or inclusive family structure.
Used to represent diverse family structures without specifying gender roles of the adults.
So grateful for our beautiful family π§βπ§βπ§βπ§ #FamilyDay
Social media post celebrating family diversity
Modern families come in all forms π§βπ§βπ§βπ§ and they're all valid!
Message about family diversity
Part of Unicode's effort to create more inclusive family emoji options beyond traditional nuclear family representations.
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People Β· Representation
rare
Used to represent non-binary or gender-neutral parenting, with two adults who don't conform to traditional gender roles raising two children.
Often used in contexts promoting gender inclusivity and diverse family structures.
This children's book features all kinds of families, including π§βπ§βπ§βπ§ families with non-binary parents.
Educational material on family diversity
Represents evolving societal understanding of family structures beyond traditional binary gender roles.
Evolution Timeline
2019
Introduction of gender-neutral person emoji (π§) enabled creation of more inclusive family combinations.
Growing advocacy for non-binary representation in digital communication
2020
Increased usage as part of broader conversations about representation in digital spaces.
Social movements emphasizing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of society
Cultural Context
Represents evolving understanding of family structures beyond traditional binary gender roles and nuclear family models.
Part of Unicode's efforts to create more inclusive emoji options that represent diverse human experiences and identities.
More readily adopted by younger generations who are generally more comfortable with fluid gender concepts and diverse family structures.
Challenges traditional family-related language by visually representing concepts that may lack established terminology in many languages.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used in similar contexts as the US, but with slightly more emphasis in educational and governmental communications about family diversity.
United States
More commonly used in progressive urban areas and LGBTQ+ communities to represent diverse family structures.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequently used but increasingly recognized, especially by those with exposure to diverse family structures.
Gen_Z: Commonly used and understood as representing diverse family structures; seen as an important symbol of inclusion.
Older: Limited usage and recognition, with some confusion about what the emoji represents.
Millennials: Generally understood and used, particularly by those in progressive social circles or LGBTQ+ communities.
Common Combinations
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Expressing love for diverse family structures or pride in one's non-traditional family unit.
Often used in LGBTQ+ contexts or discussions about family diversity and inclusion.
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Representing a home with a diverse family structure or discussing housing for non-traditional families.
Used in conversations about family housing, home life, or domestic situations.
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ families or families with non-binary parents.
Often used during Pride month or in contexts advocating for family diversity.
Related Emojis
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Alternative family structure with specified genders (two men with children)
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Alternative family structure with specified genders (two women with children)
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Traditional nuclear family representation with specified genders
π§
The gender-neutral person component that makes up the adults in this family emoji
π§
The gender-neutral child component that makes up the children in this family emoji