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You know how the pink triangle is used to represent the whole "safe space" thing? I just found out what its origins are - it's taken from they symbol that Nazis forced gay people to wear during WWII. I found that really surprising. When I first heard about it (maybe in 12th grade or so) I imagined it to be a stylized version of a uterus, and as such, a symbol of [motherly] empathy and unconditional love. I am odd. Or perhaps just original and cool.

Date: 2004-06-04 08:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tulipchica.livejournal.com
i didn't know about the origins either. And i can definitely see the pink triangle/uterus connection...especially with your nicely illustrated pics ;)).

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