Flag Variations

The increasing number of Pride Flags, which use specific colors and symbols to represent particular identities, marks a departure from the original, universal Rainbow Flag.

While this evolution aims to increase the visibility of marginalized groups, it risks making the symbol less universally recognizable and can create a sense of division.

Critics argue that adding specific stripes creates a hierarchy of identities, which contrasts with the original Rainbow Flag that was designed as an all-encompassing symbol for the entire community.

The choice of a specific Progress Pride Flag always implies a conscious or unconscious hierarchy: Which identities are represented, and which remain invisible?