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Origin
There are different symbols that represent different genders, groups, etc., The Venus symbol is the specific symbol used to represent women. The sign of Venus came from the planet and in relation to Roman mythology where the goddess of Venus (Aphrodite in Greek mythology) and Mars (Ares in Greek Mythology) are discussed often. When many see the symbol, they automatically think it represents just women; however, today the symbol is sued to represent feminism, equality for women, and essentially is a symbol of pride. The venus symbol made one of its first appearance as a gender symbol in a article published in 1962 titled "The Origin of the Male and Female Symbols of Biology ".

What It Means Today
Although the Venus symbol still primarily stands for women, it is also a symbol of pride. The symbol of venus a circle with a cross extending in the downwards position that stands for women. The symbol that represent lesbians is usually two venus symbols connected with the two connected crosses pointing down; however, it is used as the symbol for feminism and sisterhood as well. There are also many different gender symbols that are similar to the Venus symbol that represent different groups of people like the symbol for people who are transgender is venus and mars symbol put together but the cross and arrow are not touching. The symbol is also the sign of movement known as Anarcha- feminism which is the combination of both anarchy and feminism. When one reads the name, they may have the idea that this specific group are radical feminist; however, that is not that case. The anarcha- feminist stand up for what they believe in and just want equal treatment for all.