What is the Lesbian pride flag and what does it mean?
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This lesbian pride flag was designed by Emily Gwen in 2018, and became the most popular and recognised flag for the community. A 5-coloured version is also commonly used, where the middle orange and middle pink shades are removed.
Meaning behind the colours:
- Dark orange represents gender nonconformity
- Orange represents independence, both as a concept in itself, and as a form of independence from men
- Light orange represents community
- White represents the unique connection to womanhood that lesbians experience
- Light pink represents serenity and peace
- Pink represents love and sex
- Dark pink represents femininity
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